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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.47, 1,190.17 and 489.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.47, 1,190.17 and 489.57 is: 675.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.47 : 1,190.17 = 489.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.47/1,190.17 = 489.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.47x = 1,190.17 × 489.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.47x = 582,671.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,671.53/862.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.58

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