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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.28, 1,192.63 and 491.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.28, 1,192.63 and 491.17 is: 677.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.28 : 1,192.63 = 491.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.28/1,192.63 = 491.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.28x = 1,192.63 × 491.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.28x = 585,784.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,784.08/864.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.77

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