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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.85, 1,194.59 and 492.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.85, 1,194.59 and 492.77 is: 679.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.85 : 1,194.59 = 492.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.85/1,194.59 = 492.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.85x = 1,194.59 × 492.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.85x = 588,652.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,652.84/865.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.86

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