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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.84, 1,197.60 and 474.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.84, 1,197.60 and 474.88 is: 655.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.84 : 1,197.60 = 474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.84/1,197.60 = 474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.84x = 1,197.60 × 474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.84x = 568,716.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,716.29/867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.32

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