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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.84, 1,193.50 and 471.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.84, 1,193.50 and 471.86 is: 651.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.84 : 1,193.50 = 471.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.84/1,193.50 = 471.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.84x = 1,193.50 × 471.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.84x = 563,164.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,164.91/864.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.18

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