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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.17, 1,199.40 and 476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.17, 1,199.40 and 476.12 is: 657.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.17 : 1,199.40 = 476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.17/1,199.40 = 476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.17x = 1,199.40 × 476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.17x = 571,058.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,058.33/869.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.02

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