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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.17, 1,293.99 and 472.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.17, 1,293.99 and 472.53 is: 709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.17 : 1,293.99 = 472.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.17/1,293.99 = 472.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.17x = 1,293.99 × 472.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.17x = 611,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,449.09/862.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.20

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