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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.91, 1,199.09 and 475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.91, 1,199.09 and 475.94 is: 656.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.91 : 1,199.09 = 475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.91/1,199.09 = 475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.91x = 1,199.09 × 475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.91x = 570,694.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,694.89/868.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.79

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