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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.68, 1,194.53 and 492.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.68, 1,194.53 and 492.58 is: 679.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.68 : 1,194.53 = 492.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.68/1,194.53 = 492.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.68x = 1,194.53 × 492.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.68x = 588,401.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,401.59/865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.70

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