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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.19, 1,199.44 and 476.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.19, 1,199.44 and 476.14 is: 657.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.19 : 1,199.44 = 476.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.19/1,199.44 = 476.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.19x = 1,199.44 × 476.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.19x = 571,101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,101.36/869.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.05

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