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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.81, 1,198.93 and 475.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.81, 1,198.93 and 475.83 is: 656.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.81 : 1,198.93 = 475.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.81/1,198.93 = 475.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.81x = 1,198.93 × 475.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.81x = 570,486.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,486.86/868.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.63

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