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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.91, 1,193.57 and 471.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.91, 1,193.57 and 471.96 is: 651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.91 : 1,193.57 = 471.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.91/1,193.57 = 471.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.91x = 1,193.57 × 471.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.91x = 563,317.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,317.30/864.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.30

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