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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.87, 1,194.98 and 492.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.87, 1,194.98 and 492.95 is: 680.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.87 : 1,194.98 = 492.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.87/1,194.98 = 492.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.87x = 1,194.98 × 492.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.87x = 589,065.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,065.91/865.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.32

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