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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.13, 1,192.50 and 471.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.13, 1,192.50 and 471.16 is: 650.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.13 : 1,192.50 = 471.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.13/1,192.50 = 471.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.13x = 1,192.50 × 471.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.13x = 561,858.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,858.30/864.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.20

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