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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.59, 1,193.15 and 491.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.59, 1,193.15 and 491.63 is: 678.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.59 : 1,193.15 = 491.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.59/1,193.15 = 491.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.59x = 1,193.15 × 491.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.59x = 586,583.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,583.60/864.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.46

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