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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.74, 1,200.27 and 476.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.74, 1,200.27 and 476.79 is: 657.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.74 : 1,200.27 = 476.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.74/1,200.27 = 476.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.74x = 1,200.27 × 476.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.74x = 572,276.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,276.73/869.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.99

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