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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.44, 1,194.12 and 604.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.44, 1,194.12 and 604.08 is: 833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.44 : 1,194.12 = 604.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.44/1,194.12 = 604.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.44x = 1,194.12 × 604.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.44x = 721,344.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,344.01/865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.50

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