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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.16, 1,193.64 and 603.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.16, 1,193.64 and 603.28 is: 832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.16 : 1,193.64 = 603.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.16/1,193.64 = 603.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.16x = 1,193.64 × 603.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.16x = 720,099.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,099.14/865.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.33

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