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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.02, 1,192.34 and 471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.02, 1,192.34 and 471.04 is: 650.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.02 : 1,192.34 = 471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.02/1,192.34 = 471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.02x = 1,192.34 × 471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.02x = 561,639.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,639.83/864.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.03

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