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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.37, 1,194.27 and 492.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.37, 1,194.27 and 492.51 is: 679.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.37 : 1,194.27 = 492.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.37/1,194.27 = 492.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.37x = 1,194.27 × 492.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.37x = 588,189.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,189.92/865.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.70

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