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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.52, 1,194.12 and 603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.52, 1,194.12 and 603.44 is: 832.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.52 : 1,194.12 = 603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.52/1,194.12 = 603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.52x = 1,194.12 × 603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.52x = 720,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,579.77/865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.54

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