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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.85, 1,190.81 and 489.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.85, 1,190.81 and 489.89 is: 676.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.85 : 1,190.81 = 489.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.85/1,190.81 = 489.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.85x = 1,190.81 × 489.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.85x = 583,357.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,357.51/862.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.09

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