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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.52, 1,194.12 and 604.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.52, 1,194.12 and 604.08 is: 832.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.52 : 1,194.12 = 604.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.52/1,194.12 = 604.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.52x = 1,194.12 × 604.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.52x = 721,344.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,344.01/866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.46

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