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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.62, 1,198.73 and 475.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.62, 1,198.73 and 475.65 is: 656.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.62 : 1,198.73 = 475.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.62/1,198.73 = 475.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.62x = 1,198.73 × 475.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.62x = 570,173.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,173.55/868.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.41

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