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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.69, 1,194.69 and 472.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.69, 1,194.69 and 472.75 is: 652.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.69 : 1,194.69 = 472.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.69/1,194.69 = 472.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.69x = 1,194.69 × 472.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.69x = 564,789.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,789.70/865.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.42

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