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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.74, 1,196.07 and 605.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.74, 1,196.07 and 605.30 is: 834.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.74 : 1,196.07 = 605.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.74/1,196.07 = 605.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.74x = 1,196.07 × 605.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.74x = 723,981.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,981.17/867.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.33

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