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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.81, 1,190.74 and 489.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.81, 1,190.74 and 489.82 is: 675.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.81 : 1,190.74 = 489.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.81/1,190.74 = 489.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.81x = 1,190.74 × 489.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.81x = 583,248.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,248.27/862.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.99

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