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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.73, 1,194.75 and 492.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.73, 1,194.75 and 492.71 is: 679.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.73 : 1,194.75 = 492.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.73/1,194.75 = 492.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.73x = 1,194.75 × 492.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.73x = 588,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,659.30/865.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.96

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