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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.00, 1,189.53 and 489.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.00, 1,189.53 and 489.01 is: 674.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.00 : 1,189.53 = 489.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.00/1,189.53 = 489.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.00x = 1,189.53 × 489.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.00x = 581,692.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,692.07/862.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.82

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