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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.31, 1,194.10 and 472.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.31, 1,194.10 and 472.33 is: 651.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.31 : 1,194.10 = 472.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.31/1,194.10 = 472.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.31x = 1,194.10 × 472.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.31x = 564,009.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,009.25/865.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.80

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