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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.84, 1,189.32 and 468.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.84, 1,189.32 and 468.86 is: 647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.84 : 1,189.32 = 468.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.84/1,189.32 = 468.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.84x = 1,189.32 × 468.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.84x = 557,618.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,618.63/861.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.01

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