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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.03, 1,192.56 and 491.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.03, 1,192.56 and 491.22 is: 678.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.03 : 1,192.56 = 491.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.03/1,192.56 = 491.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.03x = 1,192.56 × 491.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.03x = 585,809.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,809.32/864.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.00

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