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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.55, 1,198.53 and 475.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.55, 1,198.53 and 475.57 is: 656.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.55 : 1,198.53 = 475.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.55/1,198.53 = 475.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.55x = 1,198.53 × 475.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.55x = 569,984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,984.91/868.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.25

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