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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.69, 1,194.65 and 603.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.69, 1,194.65 and 603.86 is: 833.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.69 : 1,194.65 = 603.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.69/1,194.65 = 603.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.69x = 1,194.65 × 603.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.69x = 721,394.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,394.62/865.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.32

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