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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.04, 1,193.74 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.04, 1,193.74 and 472.08 is: 651.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.04 : 1,193.74 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.04/1,193.74 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.04x = 1,193.74 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.04x = 563,539.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,539.60/865.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.46

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