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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.12, 1,192.52 and 471.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.12, 1,192.52 and 471.16 is: 650.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.12 : 1,192.52 = 471.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.12/1,192.52 = 471.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.12x = 1,192.52 × 471.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.12x = 561,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,867.72/864.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.22

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