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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.28, 1,192.78 and 491.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.28, 1,192.78 and 491.12 is: 677.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.28 : 1,192.78 = 491.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.28/1,192.78 = 491.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.28x = 1,192.78 × 491.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.28x = 585,798.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,798.11/864.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.79

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