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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.15, 1,199.43 and 476.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.15, 1,199.43 and 476.17 is: 657.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.15 : 1,199.43 = 476.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.15/1,199.43 = 476.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.15x = 1,199.43 × 476.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.15x = 571,129.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,129.58/869.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.11

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