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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.06, 1,199.32 and 476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.06, 1,199.32 and 476.08 is: 656.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.06 : 1,199.32 = 476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.06/1,199.32 = 476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.06x = 1,199.32 × 476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.06x = 570,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,968.08/869.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.99

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