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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.23, 1,189.88 and 469.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.23, 1,189.88 and 469.25 is: 647.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.23 : 1,189.88 = 469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.23/1,189.88 = 469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.23x = 1,189.88 × 469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.23x = 558,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,342.89/862.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.56

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