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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.09, 1,193.82 and 472.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.09, 1,193.82 and 472.11 is: 651.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.09 : 1,193.82 = 472.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.09/1,193.82 = 472.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.09x = 1,193.82 × 472.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.09x = 563,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,614.36/865.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.51

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