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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.79, 1,192.02 and 470.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.79, 1,192.02 and 470.82 is: 649.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.79 : 1,192.02 = 470.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.79/1,192.02 = 470.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.79x = 1,192.02 × 470.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.79x = 561,226.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,226.86/863.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.73

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