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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.99, 1,190.93 and 470.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.99, 1,190.93 and 470.02 is: 648.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.99 : 1,190.93 = 470.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.99/1,190.93 = 470.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.99x = 1,190.93 × 470.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.99x = 559,760.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,760.92/862.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.63

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