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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.70, 1,193.31 and 471.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.70, 1,193.31 and 471.76 is: 651.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.70 : 1,193.31 = 471.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.70/1,193.31 = 471.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.70x = 1,193.31 × 471.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.70x = 562,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,952.94/864.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.04

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