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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.80, 1,194.78 and 472.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.80, 1,194.78 and 472.83 is: 652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.80 : 1,194.78 = 472.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.80/1,194.78 = 472.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.80x = 1,194.78 × 472.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.80x = 564,921.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,921.85/865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.49

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