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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.15, 1,189.78 and 469.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.15, 1,189.78 and 469.18 is: 647.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.15 : 1,189.78 = 469.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.15/1,189.78 = 469.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.15x = 1,189.78 × 469.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.15x = 558,215.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,215.92/862.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.47

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