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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.16, 1,192.55 and 471.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.16, 1,192.55 and 471.19 is: 650.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.16 : 1,192.55 = 471.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.16/1,192.55 = 471.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.16x = 1,192.55 × 471.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.16x = 561,917.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,917.63/864.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.25

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