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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.90, 1,190.87 and 484.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.90, 1,190.87 and 484.78 is: 669.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.90 : 1,190.87 = 484.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.90/1,190.87 = 484.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.90x = 1,190.87 × 484.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.90x = 577,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,309.96/862.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.04

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