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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.10, 1,192.56 and 491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.10, 1,192.56 and 491.20 is: 677.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.10 : 1,192.56 = 491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.10/1,192.56 = 491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.10x = 1,192.56 × 491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.10x = 585,779.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,779.51/864.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.91

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