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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.64, 1,200.12 and 476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.64, 1,200.12 and 476.64 is: 657.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.64 : 1,200.12 = 476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.64/1,200.12 = 476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.64x = 1,200.12 × 476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.64x = 572,025.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,025.20/869.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.77

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