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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.86, 1,194.90 and 472.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.86, 1,194.90 and 472.92 is: 652.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.86 : 1,194.90 = 472.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.86/1,194.90 = 472.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.86x = 1,194.90 × 472.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.86x = 565,092.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,092.11/865.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.64

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