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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.68, 1,195.80 and 604.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.68, 1,195.80 and 604.84 is: 834.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.68 : 1,195.80 = 604.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.68/1,195.80 = 604.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.68x = 1,195.80 × 604.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.68x = 723,267.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,267.67/866.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.53

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