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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864, 1,192.34 and 491.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864, 1,192.34 and 491.00 is: 677.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864 : 1,192.34 = 491.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864/1,192.34 = 491.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864x = 1,192.34 × 491.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864x = 585,434.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,434.21/864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.59

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