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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.22, 1,194 and 472.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.22, 1,194 and 472.23 is: 651.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.22 : 1,194 = 472.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.22/1,194 = 472.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.22x = 1,194 × 472.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.22x = 563,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,842.62/865.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.68

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