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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.68, 1,193.28 and 491.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.68, 1,193.28 and 491.76 is: 678.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.68 : 1,193.28 = 491.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.68/1,193.28 = 491.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.68x = 1,193.28 × 491.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.68x = 586,807.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,807.37/864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.64

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