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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.93, 1,197.77 and 474.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.93, 1,197.77 and 474.95 is: 655.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.93 : 1,197.77 = 474.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.93/1,197.77 = 474.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.93x = 1,197.77 × 474.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.93x = 568,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,872.50/867.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.44

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