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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.11, 1,192.70 and 491.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.11, 1,192.70 and 491.31 is: 678.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.11 : 1,192.70 = 491.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.11/1,192.70 = 491.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.11x = 1,192.70 × 491.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.11x = 585,986.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,986.67/864.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.14

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