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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.87, 1,192.14 and 470.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.87, 1,192.14 and 470.89 is: 649.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.87 : 1,192.14 = 470.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.87/1,192.14 = 470.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.87x = 1,192.14 × 470.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.87x = 561,369.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,369.78/863.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.83

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