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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.67, 1,200.11 and 476.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.67, 1,200.11 and 476.69 is: 657.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.67 : 1,200.11 = 476.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.67/1,200.11 = 476.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.67x = 1,200.11 × 476.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.67x = 572,078.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,078.63/869.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.81

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