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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.89, 1,193.59 and 491.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.89, 1,193.59 and 491.94 is: 678.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.89 : 1,193.59 = 491.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.89/1,193.59 = 491.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.89x = 1,193.59 × 491.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.89x = 587,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,168.96/864.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.89

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