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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.54, 1,194.45 and 472.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.54, 1,194.45 and 472.55 is: 652.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.54 : 1,194.45 = 472.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.54/1,194.45 = 472.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.54x = 1,194.45 × 472.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.54x = 564,436.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,436.32/865.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.12

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