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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.60, 1,197.26 and 474.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.60, 1,197.26 and 474.62 is: 654.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.60 : 1,197.26 = 474.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.60/1,197.26 = 474.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.60x = 1,197.26 × 474.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.60x = 568,243.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,243.54/867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.96

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