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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.13, 1,199.37 and 476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.13, 1,199.37 and 476.16 is: 657.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.13 : 1,199.37 = 476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.13/1,199.37 = 476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.13x = 1,199.37 × 476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.13x = 571,092.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,092.02/869.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.08

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