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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.05, 1,192.41 and 471.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.05, 1,192.41 and 471.09 is: 650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.05 : 1,192.41 = 471.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.05/1,192.41 = 471.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.05x = 1,192.41 × 471.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.05x = 561,732.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,732.43/864.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.12

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