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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.77, 1,190.70 and 489.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.77, 1,190.70 and 489.76 is: 675.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.77 : 1,190.70 = 489.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.77/1,190.70 = 489.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.77x = 1,190.70 × 489.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.77x = 583,157.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,157.23/862.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.91

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