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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.51, 1,197.59 and 603.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.51, 1,197.59 and 603.25 is: 832.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.51 : 1,197.59 = 603.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.51/1,197.59 = 603.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.51x = 1,197.59 × 603.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.51x = 722,440.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,440.16/867.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.77

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