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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.73, 1,191.95 and 470.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.73, 1,191.95 and 470.75 is: 649.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.73 : 1,191.95 = 470.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.73/1,191.95 = 470.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.73x = 1,191.95 × 470.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.73x = 561,102.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,102.15/863.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.63

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