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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.59, 1,190.51 and 489.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.59, 1,190.51 and 489.67 is: 675.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.59 : 1,190.51 = 489.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.59/1,190.51 = 489.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.59x = 1,190.51 × 489.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.59x = 582,957.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,957.03/862.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.82

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