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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.23, 1,192.58 and 491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.23, 1,192.58 and 491.20 is: 677.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.23 : 1,192.58 = 491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.23/1,192.58 = 491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.23x = 1,192.58 × 491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.23x = 585,795.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,795.30/864.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.82

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