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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.62, 1,193.15 and 491.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.62, 1,193.15 and 491.64 is: 678.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.62 : 1,193.15 = 491.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.62/1,193.15 = 491.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.62x = 1,193.15 × 491.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.62x = 586,600.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,600.27/864.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.45

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