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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.13, 1,197.99 and 475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.13, 1,197.99 and 475.16 is: 655.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.13 : 1,197.99 = 475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.13/1,197.99 = 475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.13x = 1,197.99 × 475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.13x = 569,236.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,236.93/868.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.70

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