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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.50, 1,190.18 and 489.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.50, 1,190.18 and 489.50 is: 675.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.50 : 1,190.18 = 489.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.50/1,190.18 = 489.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.50x = 1,190.18 × 489.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.50x = 582,584.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,584.71/862.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.46

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