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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.01, 1,197.81 and 475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.01, 1,197.81 and 475.04 is: 655.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.01 : 1,197.81 = 475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.01/1,197.81 = 475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.01x = 1,197.81 × 475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.01x = 569,010.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,010.66/868.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.54

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