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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.39, 1,192.86 and 471.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.39, 1,192.86 and 471.42 is: 650.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.39 : 1,192.86 = 471.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.39/1,192.86 = 471.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.39x = 1,192.86 × 471.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.39x = 562,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,338.06/864.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.56

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