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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.73, 1,198.77 and 475.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.73, 1,198.77 and 475.75 is: 656.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.73 : 1,198.77 = 475.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.73/1,198.77 = 475.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.73x = 1,198.77 × 475.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.73x = 570,315.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,315.18/868.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.50

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