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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.87, 1,193.51 and 471.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.87, 1,193.51 and 471.87 is: 651.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.87 : 1,193.51 = 471.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.87/1,193.51 = 471.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.87x = 1,193.51 × 471.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.87x = 563,179.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,179.20/864.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.17

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