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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.42, 1,297.10 and 469.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.42, 1,297.10 and 469.09 is: 703.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.42 : 1,297.10 = 469.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.42/1,297.10 = 469.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.42x = 1,297.10 × 469.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.42x = 608,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,456.64/864.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.89

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