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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.97, 1,195.04 and 493.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.97, 1,195.04 and 493.09 is: 680.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.97 : 1,195.04 = 493.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.97/1,195.04 = 493.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.97x = 1,195.04 × 493.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.97x = 589,257.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,257.75/865.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.46

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