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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.34, 1,193.81 and 603.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.34, 1,193.81 and 603.50 is: 832.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.34 : 1,193.81 = 603.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.34/1,193.81 = 603.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.34x = 1,193.81 × 603.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.34x = 720,464.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,464.30/865.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.58

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