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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.89, 1,190.81 and 469.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.89, 1,190.81 and 469.94 is: 648.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.89 : 1,190.81 = 469.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.89/1,190.81 = 469.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.89x = 1,190.81 × 469.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.89x = 559,609.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,609.25/862.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.53

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