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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.43, 1,299.85 and 472.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.43, 1,299.85 and 472.59 is: 707.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.43 : 1,299.85 = 472.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.43/1,299.85 = 472.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.43x = 1,299.85 × 472.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.43x = 614,294.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,294.93/868.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.36

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