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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.03, 1,199.26 and 476.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.03, 1,199.26 and 476.06 is: 656.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.03 : 1,199.26 = 476.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.03/1,199.26 = 476.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.03x = 1,199.26 × 476.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.03x = 570,914.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,914.31/869.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.96

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