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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.85, 1,193.63 and 491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.85, 1,193.63 and 491.88 is: 678.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.85 : 1,193.63 = 491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.85/1,193.63 = 491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.85x = 1,193.63 × 491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.85x = 587,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,122.72/864.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.87

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