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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.33, 1,189.83 and 489.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.33, 1,189.83 and 489.28 is: 675.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.33 : 1,189.83 = 489.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.33/1,189.83 = 489.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.33x = 1,189.83 × 489.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.33x = 582,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,160.02/862.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.10

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