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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.19, 1,293.29 and 479.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.19, 1,293.29 and 479.87 is: 719.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.19 : 1,293.29 = 479.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.19/1,293.29 = 479.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.19x = 1,293.29 × 479.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.19x = 620,611.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,611.07/862.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.81

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