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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.87, 1,200.41 and 476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.87, 1,200.41 and 476.88 is: 658.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.87 : 1,200.41 = 476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.87/1,200.41 = 476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.87x = 1,200.41 × 476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.87x = 572,449.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,449.14/869.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.09

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