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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.00, 1,189.56 and 489.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.00, 1,189.56 and 489.05 is: 674.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.00 : 1,189.56 = 489.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.00/1,189.56 = 489.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.00x = 1,189.56 × 489.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.00x = 581,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,751.87/862.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.89

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