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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.11, 1,199.39 and 476.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.11, 1,199.39 and 476.11 is: 657.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.11 : 1,199.39 = 476.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.11/1,199.39 = 476.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.11x = 1,199.39 × 476.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.11x = 571,042.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,042.48/869.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.04

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