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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.04, 1,193.70 and 491.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.04, 1,193.70 and 491.99 is: 678.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.04 : 1,193.70 = 491.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.04/1,193.70 = 491.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.04x = 1,193.70 × 491.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.04x = 587,288.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,288.46/865.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.91

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