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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.12, 1,198.04 and 475.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.12, 1,198.04 and 475.15 is: 655.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.12 : 1,198.04 = 475.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.12/1,198.04 = 475.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.12x = 1,198.04 × 475.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.12x = 569,248.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,248.71/868.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.73

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