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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.09, 1,198 and 475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.09, 1,198 and 475.14 is: 655.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.09 : 1,198 = 475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.09/1,198 = 475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.09x = 1,198 × 475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.09x = 569,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,217.72/868.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.72

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