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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.08, 1,199.34 and 476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.08, 1,199.34 and 476.12 is: 657.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.08 : 1,199.34 = 476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.08/1,199.34 = 476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.08x = 1,199.34 × 476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.08x = 571,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,029.76/869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.05

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