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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.81, 1,194.53 and 603.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.81, 1,194.53 and 603.99 is: 834.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.81 : 1,194.53 = 603.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.81/1,194.53 = 603.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.81x = 1,194.53 × 603.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.81x = 721,484.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,484.17/864.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.27

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