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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.30, 1,197.36 and 604.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.30, 1,197.36 and 604.86 is: 835.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.30 : 1,197.36 = 604.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.30/1,197.36 = 604.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.30x = 1,197.36 × 604.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.30x = 724,235.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,235.17/867.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.05

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