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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.53, 1,198.57 and 475.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.53, 1,198.57 and 475.55 is: 656.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.53 : 1,198.57 = 475.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.53/1,198.57 = 475.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.53x = 1,198.57 × 475.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.53x = 569,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,978.18/868.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.26

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