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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.95, 1,192.37 and 491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.95, 1,192.37 and 491.08 is: 677.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.95 : 1,192.37 = 491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.95/1,192.37 = 491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.95x = 1,192.37 × 491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.95x = 585,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,543.62/863.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.75

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