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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.48, 1,194.39 and 472.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.48, 1,194.39 and 472.51 is: 652.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.48 : 1,194.39 = 472.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.48/1,194.39 = 472.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.48x = 1,194.39 × 472.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.48x = 564,361.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,361.22/865.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.08

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