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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.57, 1,199.96 and 476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.57, 1,199.96 and 476.52 is: 657.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.57 : 1,199.96 = 476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.57/1,199.96 = 476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.57x = 1,199.96 × 476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.57x = 571,796.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,796.56/869.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.57

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