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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.76, 1,191.94 and 470.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.76, 1,191.94 and 470.78 is: 649.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.76 : 1,191.94 = 470.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.76/1,191.94 = 470.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.76x = 1,191.94 × 470.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.76x = 561,141.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,141.51/863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.65

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