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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.50, 1,192.74 and 603.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.50, 1,192.74 and 603.06 is: 831.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.50 : 1,192.74 = 603.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.50/1,192.74 = 603.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.50x = 1,192.74 × 603.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.50x = 719,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,293.78/865.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.07

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