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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.56, 1,198.62 and 475.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.56, 1,198.62 and 475.59 is: 656.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.56 : 1,198.62 = 475.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.56/1,198.62 = 475.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.56x = 1,198.62 × 475.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.56x = 570,051.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,051.69/868.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.32

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