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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.99, 1,193.73 and 491.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.99, 1,193.73 and 491.82 is: 678.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.99 : 1,193.73 = 491.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.99/1,193.73 = 491.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.99x = 1,193.73 × 491.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.99x = 587,100.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,100.29/864.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.74

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