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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.10, 1,197.98 and 475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.10, 1,197.98 and 475.14 is: 655.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.10 : 1,197.98 = 475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.10/1,197.98 = 475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.10x = 1,197.98 × 475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.10x = 569,212.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,212.12/868.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.70

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