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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.37, 1,194.46 and 492.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.37, 1,194.46 and 492.55 is: 679.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.37 : 1,194.46 = 492.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.37/1,194.46 = 492.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.37x = 1,194.46 × 492.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.37x = 588,331.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,331.27/865.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.86

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