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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.73, 1,200.22 and 471.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.73, 1,200.22 and 471.39 is: 650.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.73 : 1,200.22 = 471.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.73/1,200.22 = 471.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.73x = 1,200.22 × 471.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.73x = 565,771.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,771.71/869.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.51

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