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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.22, 1,192.59 and 471.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.22, 1,192.59 and 471.24 is: 650.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.22 : 1,192.59 = 471.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.22/1,192.59 = 471.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.22x = 1,192.59 × 471.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.22x = 561,996.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,996.11/864.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.29

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