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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.31, 1,190.01 and 489.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.31, 1,190.01 and 489.28 is: 675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.31 : 1,190.01 = 489.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.31/1,190.01 = 489.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.31x = 1,190.01 × 489.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.31x = 582,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,248.09/862.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.22

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