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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.48, 1,194.53 and 603.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.48, 1,194.53 and 603.35 is: 832.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.48 : 1,194.53 = 603.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.48/1,194.53 = 603.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.48x = 1,194.53 × 603.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.48x = 720,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,715.21/865.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.73

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