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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.28, 1,189.97 and 489.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.28, 1,189.97 and 489.27 is: 675.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.28 : 1,189.97 = 489.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.28/1,189.97 = 489.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.28x = 1,189.97 × 489.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.28x = 582,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,216.62/862.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.21

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