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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.87, 1,199.04 and 475.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.87, 1,199.04 and 475.90 is: 656.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.87 : 1,199.04 = 475.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.87/1,199.04 = 475.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.87x = 1,199.04 × 475.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.87x = 570,623.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,623.14/868.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.74

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