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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.23, 1,194.01 and 492.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.23, 1,194.01 and 492.28 is: 679.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.23 : 1,194.01 = 492.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.23/1,194.01 = 492.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.23x = 1,194.01 × 492.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.23x = 587,784.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,784.87/865.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.34

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