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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.83, 1,194.85 and 472.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.83, 1,194.85 and 472.86 is: 652.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.83 : 1,194.85 = 472.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.83/1,194.85 = 472.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.83x = 1,194.85 × 472.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.83x = 564,997.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,997.36/865.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.55

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