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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.86, 1,197.62 and 474.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.86, 1,197.62 and 474.88 is: 655.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.86 : 1,197.62 = 474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.86/1,197.62 = 474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.86x = 1,197.62 × 474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.86x = 568,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,725.79/867.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.32

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