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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.99, 1,200.58 and 477.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.99, 1,200.58 and 477.01 is: 658.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.99 : 1,200.58 = 477.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.99/1,200.58 = 477.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.99x = 1,200.58 × 477.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.99x = 572,688.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,688.67/869.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.27

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