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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.97, 1,190.88 and 489.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.97, 1,190.88 and 489.94 is: 676.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.97 : 1,190.88 = 489.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.97/1,190.88 = 489.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.97x = 1,190.88 × 489.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.97x = 583,457.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,457.91/862.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.11

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