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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.07, 1,193.84 and 472.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.07, 1,193.84 and 472.11 is: 651.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.07 : 1,193.84 = 472.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.07/1,193.84 = 472.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.07x = 1,193.84 × 472.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.07x = 563,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,624.98/865.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.53

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