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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.78, 1,200.29 and 476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.78, 1,200.29 and 476.80 is: 657.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.78 : 1,200.29 = 476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.78/1,200.29 = 476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.78x = 1,200.29 × 476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.78x = 572,292.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,292.89/869.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.97

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