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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.72, 1,194.64 and 492.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.72, 1,194.64 and 492.71 is: 679.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.72 : 1,194.64 = 492.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.72/1,194.64 = 492.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.72x = 1,194.64 × 492.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.72x = 588,611.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,611.07/865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.91

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