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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.81, 1,193.40 and 491.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.81, 1,193.40 and 491.87 is: 678.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.81 : 1,193.40 = 491.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.81/1,193.40 = 491.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.81x = 1,193.40 × 491.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.81x = 587,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,000.64/864.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.76

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