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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.38, 1,194.17 and 492.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.38, 1,194.17 and 492.42 is: 679.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.38 : 1,194.17 = 492.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.38/1,194.17 = 492.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.38x = 1,194.17 × 492.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.38x = 588,030.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,030.73/865.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.51

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