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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.72, 1,195.14 and 604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.72, 1,195.14 and 604 is: 833.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.72 : 1,195.14 = 604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.72/1,195.14 = 604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.72x = 1,195.14 × 604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.72x = 721,864.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,864.56/865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.83

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