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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.42, 1,199.80 and 471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.42, 1,199.80 and 471.08 is: 650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.42 : 1,199.80 = 471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.42/1,199.80 = 471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.42x = 1,199.80 × 471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.42x = 565,194.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,194.61/869.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.08

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