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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.95, 1,194.98 and 472.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.95, 1,194.98 and 472.97 is: 652.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.95 : 1,194.98 = 472.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.95/1,194.98 = 472.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.95x = 1,194.98 × 472.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.95x = 565,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,190.31/865.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.68

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