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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.67, 1,194.63 and 492.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.67, 1,194.63 and 492.74 is: 679.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.67 : 1,194.63 = 492.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.67/1,194.63 = 492.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.67x = 1,194.63 × 492.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.67x = 588,641.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,641.99/865.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.98

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