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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.84, 1,192.31 and 491.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.84, 1,192.31 and 491.02 is: 677.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.84 : 1,192.31 = 491.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.84/1,192.31 = 491.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.84x = 1,192.31 × 491.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.84x = 585,448.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,448.06/863.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.73

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