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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.24, 1,195.38 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.24, 1,195.38 and 604.80 is: 833.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.24 : 1,195.38 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.24/1,195.38 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.24x = 1,195.38 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.24x = 722,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,965.82/867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.64

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