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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.77, 1,193.51 and 491.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.77, 1,193.51 and 491.66 is: 678.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.77 : 1,193.51 = 491.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.77/1,193.51 = 491.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.77x = 1,193.51 × 491.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.77x = 586,798.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,798.67/864.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.56

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