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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.16, 1,193.88 and 492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.16, 1,193.88 and 492.20 is: 679.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.16 : 1,193.88 = 492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.16/1,193.88 = 492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.16x = 1,193.88 × 492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.16x = 587,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,627.74/865.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.21

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