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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.49, 1,194.39 and 603.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.49, 1,194.39 and 603.67 is: 834.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.49 : 1,194.39 = 603.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.49/1,194.39 = 603.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.49x = 1,194.39 × 603.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.49x = 721,017.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,017.41/864.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.04

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