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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.34, 1,189.94 and 489.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.34, 1,189.94 and 489.23 is: 675.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.34 : 1,189.94 = 489.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.34/1,189.94 = 489.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.34x = 1,189.94 × 489.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.34x = 582,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,145.95/862.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.08

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