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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.92, 1,194.98 and 492.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.92, 1,194.98 and 492.89 is: 680.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.92 : 1,194.98 = 492.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.92/1,194.98 = 492.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.92x = 1,194.98 × 492.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.92x = 588,985.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,985.25/865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.18

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