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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.55, 1,193.00 and 491.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.55, 1,193.00 and 491.48 is: 678.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.55 : 1,193.00 = 491.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.55/1,193.00 = 491.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.55x = 1,193.00 × 491.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.55x = 586,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,331.69/864.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.19

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