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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.62, 1,200.10 and 476.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.62, 1,200.10 and 476.68 is: 657.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.62 : 1,200.10 = 476.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.62/1,200.10 = 476.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.62x = 1,200.10 × 476.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.62x = 572,063.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,063.67/869.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.83

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