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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.98, 1,195.05 and 493.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.98, 1,195.05 and 493.03 is: 680.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.98 : 1,195.05 = 493.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.98/1,195.05 = 493.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.98x = 1,195.05 × 493.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.98x = 589,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,195.50/865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.38

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