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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.14, 1,189.79 and 469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.14, 1,189.79 and 469.20 is: 647.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.14 : 1,189.79 = 469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.14/1,189.79 = 469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.14x = 1,189.79 × 469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.14x = 558,249.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,249.47/862.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.52

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