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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.73, 1,296.96 and 474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.73, 1,296.96 and 474.92 is: 712.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.73 : 1,296.96 = 474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.73/1,296.96 = 474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.73x = 1,296.96 × 474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.73x = 615,952.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,952.24/864.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.31

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