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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.41, 1,194.26 and 487.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.41, 1,194.26 and 487.31 is: 672.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.41 : 1,194.26 = 487.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.41/1,194.26 = 487.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.41x = 1,194.26 × 487.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.41x = 581,966.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,966.43/865.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.47

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