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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.75, 1,194.60 and 492.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.75, 1,194.60 and 492.75 is: 679.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.75 : 1,194.60 = 492.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.75/1,194.60 = 492.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.75x = 1,194.60 × 492.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.75x = 588,639.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,639.15/865.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.92

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