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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.61, 1,194.53 and 492.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.61, 1,194.53 and 492.56 is: 679.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.61 : 1,194.53 = 492.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.61/1,194.53 = 492.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.61x = 1,194.53 × 492.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.61x = 588,377.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,377.70/865.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.73

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