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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.45, 1,194.44 and 492.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.45, 1,194.44 and 492.58 is: 679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.45 : 1,194.44 = 492.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.45/1,194.44 = 492.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.45x = 1,194.44 × 492.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.45x = 588,357.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,357.26/865.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.83

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