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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.03, 1,189.54 and 488.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.03, 1,189.54 and 488.95 is: 674.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.03 : 1,189.54 = 488.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.03/1,189.54 = 488.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.03x = 1,189.54 × 488.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.03x = 581,624.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,624.21/862.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.71

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