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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.63, 1,194.83 and 603.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.63, 1,194.83 and 603.73 is: 833.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.63 : 1,194.83 = 603.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.63/1,194.83 = 603.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.63x = 1,194.83 × 603.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.63x = 721,354.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,354.72/865.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.33

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