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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.70, 1,194.68 and 472.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.70, 1,194.68 and 472.74 is: 652.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.70 : 1,194.68 = 472.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.70/1,194.68 = 472.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.70x = 1,194.68 × 472.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.70x = 564,773.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,773.02/865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.39

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