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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.56, 1,195.57 and 604.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.56, 1,195.57 and 604.74 is: 835.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.56 : 1,195.57 = 604.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.56/1,195.57 = 604.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.56x = 1,195.57 × 604.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.56x = 723,001.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,001.51/865.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.30

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