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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.01, 1,197.81 and 475.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.01, 1,197.81 and 475.03 is: 655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.01 : 1,197.81 = 475.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.01/1,197.81 = 475.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.01x = 1,197.81 × 475.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.01x = 568,995.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,995.68/868.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.52

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