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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.82, 1,200.42 and 476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.82, 1,200.42 and 476.88 is: 658.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.82 : 1,200.42 = 476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.82/1,200.42 = 476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.82x = 1,200.42 × 476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.82x = 572,456.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,456.29/869.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.13

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