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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.66, 1,294.74 and 473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.66, 1,294.74 and 473.02 is: 709.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.66 : 1,294.74 = 473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.66/1,294.74 = 473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.66x = 1,294.74 × 473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.66x = 612,437.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,437.91/862.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.94

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