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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.74, 1,194.60 and 492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.74, 1,194.60 and 492.60 is: 679.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.74 : 1,194.60 = 492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.74/1,194.60 = 492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.74x = 1,194.60 × 492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.74x = 588,459.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,459.96/865.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.72

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