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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.74, 1,194.75 and 472.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.74, 1,194.75 and 472.79 is: 652.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.74 : 1,194.75 = 472.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.74/1,194.75 = 472.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.74x = 1,194.75 × 472.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.74x = 564,859.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,859.88/865.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.46

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