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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.19, 1,198.10 and 475.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.19, 1,198.10 and 475.21 is: 655.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.19 : 1,198.10 = 475.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.19/1,198.10 = 475.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.19x = 1,198.10 × 475.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.19x = 569,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,350.45/868.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.79

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