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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.13, 1,291.13 and 471.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.13, 1,291.13 and 471.54 is: 706.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.13 : 1,291.13 = 471.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.13/1,291.13 = 471.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.13x = 1,291.13 × 471.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.13x = 608,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,819.44/862.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.18

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