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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.72, 1,194.55 and 492.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.72, 1,194.55 and 492.67 is: 679.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.72 : 1,194.55 = 492.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.72/1,194.55 = 492.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.72x = 1,194.55 × 492.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.72x = 588,518.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,518.95/865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.80

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