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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.19, 1,192.55 and 491.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.19, 1,192.55 and 491.16 is: 677.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.19 : 1,192.55 = 491.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.19/1,192.55 = 491.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.19x = 1,192.55 × 491.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.19x = 585,737.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,737.07/864.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.79

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