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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.24, 1,192.70 and 491.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.24, 1,192.70 and 491.27 is: 677.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.24 : 1,192.70 = 491.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.24/1,192.70 = 491.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.24x = 1,192.70 × 491.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.24x = 585,931.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,931.61/864.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.97

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