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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.07, 1,197.86 and 475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.07, 1,197.86 and 475.08 is: 655.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.07 : 1,197.86 = 475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.07/1,197.86 = 475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.07x = 1,197.86 × 475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.07x = 569,076.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,076.95/868.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.57

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