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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.86, 1,190.97 and 490.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.86, 1,190.97 and 490.07 is: 676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.86 : 1,190.97 = 490.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.86/1,190.97 = 490.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.86x = 1,190.97 × 490.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.86x = 583,658.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,658.67/862.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.42

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