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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.10, 1,193.89 and 492.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.10, 1,193.89 and 492.15 is: 679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.10 : 1,193.89 = 492.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.10/1,193.89 = 492.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.10x = 1,193.89 × 492.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.10x = 587,573.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,573.78/865.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.20

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