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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.06, 1,195.83 and 604.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.06, 1,195.83 and 604.89 is: 834.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.06 : 1,195.83 = 604.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.06/1,195.83 = 604.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.06x = 1,195.83 × 604.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.06x = 723,345.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,345.61/867.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.25

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