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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.91, 1,190.74 and 489.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.91, 1,190.74 and 489.91 is: 676.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.91 : 1,190.74 = 489.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.91/1,190.74 = 489.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.91x = 1,190.74 × 489.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.91x = 583,347.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,347.03/862.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.02

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