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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.34, 1,195.86 and 605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.34, 1,195.86 and 605.44 is: 834.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.34 : 1,195.86 = 605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.34/1,195.86 = 605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.34x = 1,195.86 × 605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.34x = 724,021.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,021.48/867.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.76

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