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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.36, 1,192.83 and 491.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.36, 1,192.83 and 491.28 is: 677.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.36 : 1,192.83 = 491.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.36/1,192.83 = 491.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.36x = 1,192.83 × 491.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.36x = 586,013.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,013.52/864.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.97

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