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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.50, 1,190.32 and 489.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.50, 1,190.32 and 489.59 is: 675.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.50 : 1,190.32 = 489.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.50/1,190.32 = 489.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.50x = 1,190.32 × 489.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.50x = 582,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,771.74/862.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.68

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