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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.20, 1,191.15 and 470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.20, 1,191.15 and 470.22 is: 648.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.20 : 1,191.15 = 470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.20/1,191.15 = 470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.20x = 1,191.15 × 470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.20x = 560,102.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,102.55/863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.87

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