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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.04, 1,197.87 and 475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.04, 1,197.87 and 475.05 is: 655.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.04 : 1,197.87 = 475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.04/1,197.87 = 475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.04x = 1,197.87 × 475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.04x = 569,048.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,048.14/868.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.56

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