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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.33, 1,192.85 and 486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.33, 1,192.85 and 486.20 is: 670.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.33 : 1,192.85 = 486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.33/1,192.85 = 486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.33x = 1,192.85 × 486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.33x = 579,955.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,955.27/864.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.99

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