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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.31, 1,195.23 and 604.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.31, 1,195.23 and 604.49 is: 834.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.31 : 1,195.23 = 604.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.31/1,195.23 = 604.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.31x = 1,195.23 × 604.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.31x = 722,504.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,504.58/865.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.97

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