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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.00, 1,195.20 and 492.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.00, 1,195.20 and 492.91 is: 680.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.00 : 1,195.20 = 492.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.00/1,195.20 = 492.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.00x = 1,195.20 × 492.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.00x = 589,123.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,123.04/866.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.28

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