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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.68, 1,191.92 and 490.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.68, 1,191.92 and 490.66 is: 677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.68 : 1,191.92 = 490.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.68/1,191.92 = 490.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.68x = 1,191.92 × 490.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.68x = 584,822.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,822.03/863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.13

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