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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.88, 1,193.50 and 471.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.88, 1,193.50 and 471.91 is: 651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.88 : 1,193.50 = 471.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.88/1,193.50 = 471.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.88x = 1,193.50 × 471.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.88x = 563,224.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,224.59/864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.22

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