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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.09, 1,191.08 and 470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.09, 1,191.08 and 470.12 is: 648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.09 : 1,191.08 = 470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.09/1,191.08 = 470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.09x = 1,191.08 × 470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.09x = 559,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,942.22/863.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.76

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