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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.28, 1,194.04 and 492.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.28, 1,194.04 and 492.22 is: 679.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.28 : 1,194.04 = 492.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.28/1,194.04 = 492.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.28x = 1,194.04 × 492.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.28x = 587,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,736.24/865.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.24

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