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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.23, 1,194.01 and 472.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.23, 1,194.01 and 472.26 is: 651.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.23 : 1,194.01 = 472.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.23/1,194.01 = 472.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.23x = 1,194.01 × 472.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.23x = 563,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,881.98/865.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.71

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