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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.28, 1,291.36 and 471.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.28, 1,291.36 and 471.69 is: 706.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.28 : 1,291.36 = 471.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.28/1,291.36 = 471.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.28x = 1,291.36 × 471.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.28x = 609,121.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,121.60/862.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.41

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