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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.77, 1,189.27 and 468.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.77, 1,189.27 and 468.82 is: 646.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.77 : 1,189.27 = 468.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.77/1,189.27 = 468.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.77x = 1,189.27 × 468.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.77x = 557,548.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,548.24/861.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.98

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