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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.94, 1,190.80 and 490.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.94, 1,190.80 and 490.01 is: 676.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.94 : 1,190.80 = 490.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.94/1,190.80 = 490.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.94x = 1,190.80 × 490.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.94x = 583,503.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,503.91/862.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.18

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