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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.96, 1,200.54 and 476.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.96, 1,200.54 and 476.97 is: 658.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.96 : 1,200.54 = 476.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.96/1,200.54 = 476.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.96x = 1,200.54 × 476.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.96x = 572,621.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,621.56/869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.22

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