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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.74, 1,194.69 and 604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.74, 1,194.69 and 604.30 is: 832.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.74 : 1,194.69 = 604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.74/1,194.69 = 604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.74x = 1,194.69 × 604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.74x = 721,951.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,951.17/866.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.95

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