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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.95, 1,199.25 and 476.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.95, 1,199.25 and 476.01 is: 656.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.95 : 1,199.25 = 476.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.95/1,199.25 = 476.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.95x = 1,199.25 × 476.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.95x = 570,854.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,854.99/868.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.95

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