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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.52, 1,190.34 and 489.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.52, 1,190.34 and 489.56 is: 675.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.52 : 1,190.34 = 489.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.52/1,190.34 = 489.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.52x = 1,190.34 × 489.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.52x = 582,736.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,736.90/862.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.63

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