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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.98, 1,194.68 and 604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.98, 1,194.68 and 604.14 is: 833.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.98 : 1,194.68 = 604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.98/1,194.68 = 604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.98x = 1,194.68 × 604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.98x = 721,753.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,753.98/865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.45

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