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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.61, 1,193.06 and 491.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.61, 1,193.06 and 491.54 is: 678.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.61 : 1,193.06 = 491.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.61/1,193.06 = 491.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.61x = 1,193.06 × 491.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.61x = 586,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,431.98/864.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.26

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