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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.52, 1,190.36 and 489.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.52, 1,190.36 and 489.52 is: 675.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.52 : 1,190.36 = 489.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.52/1,190.36 = 489.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.52x = 1,190.36 × 489.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.52x = 582,696.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,696.63/862.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.57

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