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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.99, 1,193.70 and 472.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.99, 1,193.70 and 472.04 is: 651.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.99 : 1,193.70 = 472.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.99/1,193.70 = 472.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.99x = 1,193.70 × 472.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.99x = 563,474.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,474.43/864.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.42

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