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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.72, 1,193.31 and 471.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.72, 1,193.31 and 471.74 is: 651.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.72 : 1,193.31 = 471.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.72/1,193.31 = 471.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.72x = 1,193.31 × 471.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.72x = 562,935.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,935.04/864.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.00

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