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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.45, 1,190.12 and 489.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.45, 1,190.12 and 489.43 is: 675.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.45 : 1,190.12 = 489.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.45/1,190.12 = 489.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.45x = 1,190.12 × 489.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.45x = 582,484.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,484.20/862.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.39

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