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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.12, 1,189.74 and 469.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.12, 1,189.74 and 469.16 is: 647.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.12 : 1,189.74 = 469.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.12/1,189.74 = 469.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.12x = 1,189.74 × 469.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.12x = 558,178.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,178.42/862.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.45

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