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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.26, 1,194.03 and 492.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.26, 1,194.03 and 492.21 is: 679.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.26 : 1,194.03 = 492.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.26/1,194.03 = 492.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.26x = 1,194.03 × 492.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.26x = 587,713.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,713.51/865.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.23

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