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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.80, 1,198.95 and 475.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.80, 1,198.95 and 475.83 is: 656.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.80 : 1,198.95 = 475.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.80/1,198.95 = 475.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.80x = 1,198.95 × 475.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.80x = 570,496.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,496.38/868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.65

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