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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.83, 1,189.26 and 468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.83, 1,189.26 and 468.84 is: 646.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.83 : 1,189.26 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.83/1,189.26 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.83x = 1,189.26 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.83x = 557,572.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,572.66/861.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.97

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