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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.07, 1,189.51 and 489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.07, 1,189.51 and 489 is: 674.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.07 : 1,189.51 = 489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.07/1,189.51 = 489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.07x = 1,189.51 × 489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.07x = 581,670.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,670.39/862.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.74

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