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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.96, 1,199.24 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.96, 1,199.24 and 476.04 is: 656.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.96 : 1,199.24 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.96/1,199.24 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.96x = 1,199.24 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.96x = 570,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,877.83/868.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.97

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