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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.84, 1,190.93 and 490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.84, 1,190.93 and 490.02 is: 676.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.84 : 1,190.93 = 490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.84/1,190.93 = 490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.84x = 1,190.93 × 490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.84x = 583,584.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,584.03/862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.35

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