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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.72, 1,291.87 and 491.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.72, 1,291.87 and 491.11 is: 736.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.72 : 1,291.87 = 491.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.72/1,291.87 = 491.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.72x = 1,291.87 × 491.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.72x = 634,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,450.28/861.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.26

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