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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.92, 1,194.88 and 604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.92, 1,194.88 and 604.52 is: 834.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.92 : 1,194.88 = 604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.92/1,194.88 = 604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.92x = 1,194.88 × 604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.92x = 722,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,328.86/865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.18

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