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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.40, 1,190.13 and 469.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.40, 1,190.13 and 469.43 is: 647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.40 : 1,190.13 = 469.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.40/1,190.13 = 469.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.40x = 1,190.13 × 469.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.40x = 558,676.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,676.78/862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.82

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