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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.70, 1,198.79 and 475.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.70, 1,198.79 and 475.72 is: 656.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.70 : 1,198.79 = 475.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.70/1,198.79 = 475.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.70x = 1,198.79 × 475.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.70x = 570,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,288.38/868.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.48

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