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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.12, 1,193.84 and 492.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.12, 1,193.84 and 492.14 is: 679.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.12 : 1,193.84 = 492.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.12/1,193.84 = 492.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.12x = 1,193.84 × 492.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.12x = 587,536.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,536.42/865.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.14

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