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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.27, 1,189.65 and 489.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.27, 1,189.65 and 489.23 is: 674.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.27 : 1,189.65 = 489.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.27/1,189.65 = 489.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.27x = 1,189.65 × 489.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.27x = 582,012.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,012.47/862.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.98

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