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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.99, 1,195.18 and 493.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.99, 1,195.18 and 493.10 is: 680.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.99 : 1,195.18 = 493.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.99/1,195.18 = 493.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.99x = 1,195.18 × 493.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.99x = 589,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,343.60/865.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.54

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