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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.96, 1,190.80 and 489.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.96, 1,190.80 and 489.85 is: 675.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.96 : 1,190.80 = 489.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.96/1,190.80 = 489.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.96x = 1,190.80 × 489.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.96x = 583,313.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,313.38/862.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.94

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