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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.98, 1,195.08 and 473.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.98, 1,195.08 and 473.01 is: 652.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.98 : 1,195.08 = 473.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.98/1,195.08 = 473.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.98x = 1,195.08 × 473.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.98x = 565,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,284.79/865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.77

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