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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.20, 1,192.61 and 491.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.20, 1,192.61 and 491.18 is: 677.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.20 : 1,192.61 = 491.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.20/1,192.61 = 491.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.20x = 1,192.61 × 491.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.20x = 585,777.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,777.76/864.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.83

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