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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.34, 1,192.84 and 491.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.34, 1,192.84 and 491.36 is: 678.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.34 : 1,192.84 = 491.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.34/1,192.84 = 491.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.34x = 1,192.84 × 491.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.34x = 586,113.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,113.86/864.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.11

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