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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.89, 1,189.43 and 468.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.89, 1,189.43 and 468.94 is: 647.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.89 : 1,189.43 = 468.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.89/1,189.43 = 468.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.89x = 1,189.43 × 468.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.89x = 557,772.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,772.61/861.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.15

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