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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866, 1,194.94 and 492.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866, 1,194.94 and 492.86 is: 680.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866 : 1,194.94 = 492.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866/1,194.94 = 492.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866x = 1,194.94 × 492.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866x = 588,938.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,938.13/866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.07

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