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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.57, 1,194.50 and 472.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.57, 1,194.50 and 472.58 is: 652.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.57 : 1,194.50 = 472.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.57/1,194.50 = 472.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.57x = 1,194.50 × 472.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.57x = 564,500.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,500.56/865.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.17

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