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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.98, 1,200.59 and 477.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.98, 1,200.59 and 477.00 is: 658.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.98 : 1,200.59 = 477.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.98/1,200.59 = 477.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.98x = 1,200.59 × 477.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.98x = 572,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,684.43/869.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.27

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