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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.72, 1,190.58 and 469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.72, 1,190.58 and 469.72 is: 648.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.72 : 1,190.58 = 469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.72/1,190.58 = 469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.72x = 1,190.58 × 469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.72x = 559,239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,239.24/862.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.23

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