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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.51, 1,194.30 and 492.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.51, 1,194.30 and 492.49 is: 679.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.51 : 1,194.30 = 492.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.51/1,194.30 = 492.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.51x = 1,194.30 × 492.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.51x = 588,180.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,180.81/865.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.58

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