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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.71, 1,197.42 and 474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.71, 1,197.42 and 474.72 is: 655.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.71 : 1,197.42 = 474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.71/1,197.42 = 474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.71x = 1,197.42 × 474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.71x = 568,439.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,439.22/867.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.11

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