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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.76, 1,189.24 and 468.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.76, 1,189.24 and 468.79 is: 646.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.76 : 1,189.24 = 468.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.76/1,189.24 = 468.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.76x = 1,189.24 × 468.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.76x = 557,502.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,502.97/861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.93

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