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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.95, 1,190.99 and 490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.95, 1,190.99 and 490.08 is: 676.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.95 : 1,190.99 = 490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.95/1,190.99 = 490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.95x = 1,190.99 × 490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.95x = 583,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,677.93/862.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.38

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