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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.69, 1,194.48 and 492.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.69, 1,194.48 and 492.58 is: 679.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.69 : 1,194.48 = 492.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.69/1,194.48 = 492.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.69x = 1,194.48 × 492.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.69x = 588,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,376.96/865.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.66

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