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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811, 1,216.86 and 469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811, 1,216.86 and 469 is: 703.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811 : 1,216.86 = 469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811/1,216.86 = 469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811x = 1,216.86 × 469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811x = 570,707.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,707.34/811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.71

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