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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.17, 1,190.01 and 489.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.17, 1,190.01 and 489.37 is: 675.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.17 : 1,190.01 = 489.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.17/1,190.01 = 489.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.17x = 1,190.01 × 489.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.17x = 582,353.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,353.53/862.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.45

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