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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.58, 1,194.49 and 472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.58, 1,194.49 and 472.60 is: 652.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.58 : 1,194.49 = 472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.58/1,194.49 = 472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.58x = 1,194.49 × 472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.58x = 564,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,521.18/865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.19

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