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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.06, 1,193.76 and 472.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.06, 1,193.76 and 472.07 is: 651.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.06 : 1,193.76 = 472.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.06/1,193.76 = 472.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.06x = 1,193.76 × 472.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.06x = 563,541.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,541.27/865.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.45

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