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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.17, 1,192.49 and 491.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.17, 1,192.49 and 491.12 is: 677.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.17 : 1,192.49 = 491.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.17/1,192.49 = 491.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.17x = 1,192.49 × 491.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.17x = 585,647.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,647.27/864.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.70

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