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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.84, 1,199.01 and 475.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.84, 1,199.01 and 475.86 is: 656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.84 : 1,199.01 = 475.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.84/1,199.01 = 475.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.84x = 1,199.01 × 475.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.84x = 570,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,560.90/868.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.69

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