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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.52, 1,195.10 and 603.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.52, 1,195.10 and 603.08 is: 832.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.52 : 1,195.10 = 603.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.52/1,195.10 = 603.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.52x = 1,195.10 × 603.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.52x = 720,740.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,740.91/865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.73

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