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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.28, 1,197.76 and 604.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.28, 1,197.76 and 604.84 is: 835.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.28 : 1,197.76 = 604.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.28/1,197.76 = 604.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.28x = 1,197.76 × 604.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.28x = 724,453.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,453.16/867.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.32

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