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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.55, 1,193.11 and 491.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.55, 1,193.11 and 491.56 is: 678.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.55 : 1,193.11 = 491.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.55/1,193.11 = 491.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.55x = 1,193.11 × 491.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.55x = 586,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,488.54/864.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.38

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