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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.44, 1,190.18 and 489.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.44, 1,190.18 and 489.41 is: 675.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.44 : 1,190.18 = 489.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.44/1,190.18 = 489.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.44x = 1,190.18 × 489.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.44x = 582,485.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,485.73/862.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.40

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