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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.84, 1,190.58 and 489.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.84, 1,190.58 and 489.88 is: 675.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.84 : 1,190.58 = 489.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.84/1,190.58 = 489.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.84x = 1,190.58 × 489.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.84x = 583,241.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,241.33/862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.96

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