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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.06, 1,192.41 and 471.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.06, 1,192.41 and 471.06 is: 650.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.06 : 1,192.41 = 471.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.06/1,192.41 = 471.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.06x = 1,192.41 × 471.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.06x = 561,696.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,696.65/864.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.07

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