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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.53, 1,200 and 476.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.53, 1,200 and 476.59 is: 657.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.53 : 1,200 = 476.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.53/1,200 = 476.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.53x = 1,200 × 476.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.53x = 571,908
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,908/869.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.72

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