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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.01, 1,189.58 and 489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.01, 1,189.58 and 489 is: 674.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.01 : 1,189.58 = 489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.01/1,189.58 = 489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.01x = 1,189.58 × 489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.01x = 581,702.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,702.18/862.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.82

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