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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.84, 1,194.96 and 492.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.84, 1,194.96 and 492.88 is: 680.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.84 : 1,194.96 = 492.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.84/1,194.96 = 492.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.84x = 1,194.96 × 492.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.84x = 588,971.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,971.88/865.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.23

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