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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.00, 1,193.67 and 472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.00, 1,193.67 and 472.02 is: 651.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.00 : 1,193.67 = 472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.00/1,193.67 = 472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.00x = 1,193.67 × 472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.00x = 563,431.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,431.64/865.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.37

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