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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.01, 1,193.74 and 492.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.01, 1,193.74 and 492.01 is: 678.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.01 : 1,193.74 = 492.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.01/1,193.74 = 492.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.01x = 1,193.74 × 492.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.01x = 587,327.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,327.80/865.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.98

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