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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.68, 1,194.42 and 603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.68, 1,194.42 and 603.84 is: 833.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.68 : 1,194.42 = 603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.68/1,194.42 = 603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.68x = 1,194.42 × 603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.68x = 721,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,238.57/865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.15

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