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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.93, 1,199.15 and 475.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.93, 1,199.15 and 475.99 is: 656.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.93 : 1,199.15 = 475.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.93/1,199.15 = 475.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.93x = 1,199.15 × 475.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.93x = 570,783.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,783.41/868.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.88

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