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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.91, 1,192.21 and 470.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.91, 1,192.21 and 470.93 is: 649.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.91 : 1,192.21 = 470.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.91/1,192.21 = 470.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.91x = 1,192.21 × 470.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.91x = 561,447.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,447.46/863.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.89

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