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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.32, 1,194.10 and 492.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.32, 1,194.10 and 492.31 is: 679.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.32 : 1,194.10 = 492.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.32/1,194.10 = 492.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.32x = 1,194.10 × 492.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.32x = 587,867.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,867.37/865.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.36

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