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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.36, 1,194.21 and 603.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.36, 1,194.21 and 603.54 is: 833.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.36 : 1,194.21 = 603.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.36/1,194.21 = 603.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.36x = 1,194.21 × 603.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.36x = 720,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,753.50/864.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.86

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