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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.57, 1,200.02 and 476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.57, 1,200.02 and 476.60 is: 657.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.57 : 1,200.02 = 476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.57/1,200.02 = 476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.57x = 1,200.02 × 476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.57x = 571,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,929.53/869.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.72

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