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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.84, 1,194.78 and 492.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.84, 1,194.78 and 492.72 is: 679.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.84 : 1,194.78 = 492.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.84/1,194.78 = 492.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.84x = 1,194.78 × 492.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.84x = 588,692.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,692.00/865.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.91

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