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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.83, 1,190.54 and 489.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.83, 1,190.54 and 489.74 is: 675.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.83 : 1,190.54 = 489.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.83/1,190.54 = 489.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.83x = 1,190.54 × 489.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.83x = 583,050.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,050.33/862.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.74

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