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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.12, 1,199.39 and 476.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.12, 1,199.39 and 476.13 is: 657.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.12 : 1,199.39 = 476.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.12/1,199.39 = 476.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.12x = 1,199.39 × 476.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.12x = 571,063.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,063.18/869.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.06

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