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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.46, 1,194.39 and 492.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.46, 1,194.39 and 492.45 is: 679.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.46 : 1,194.39 = 492.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.46/1,194.39 = 492.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.46x = 1,194.39 × 492.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.46x = 588,174.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,174.89/865.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.61

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