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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.59, 1,194.38 and 492.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.59, 1,194.38 and 492.63 is: 679.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.59 : 1,194.38 = 492.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.59/1,194.38 = 492.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.59x = 1,194.38 × 492.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.59x = 588,384.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,384.96/865.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.75

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