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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.99, 1,195.05 and 473.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.99, 1,195.05 and 473.05 is: 652.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.99 : 1,195.05 = 473.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.99/1,195.05 = 473.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.99x = 1,195.05 × 473.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.99x = 565,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,318.40/865.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.80

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