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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.48, 1,190.02 and 489.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.48, 1,190.02 and 489.38 is: 675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.48 : 1,190.02 = 489.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.48/1,190.02 = 489.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.48x = 1,190.02 × 489.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.48x = 582,366.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,366.04/862.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.22

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