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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.14, 1,193.99 and 492.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.14, 1,193.99 and 492.21 is: 679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.14 : 1,193.99 = 492.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.14/1,193.99 = 492.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.14x = 1,193.99 × 492.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.14x = 587,691.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,691.36/865.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.30

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