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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.98, 1,190.96 and 489.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.98, 1,190.96 and 489.97 is: 676.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.98 : 1,190.96 = 489.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.98/1,190.96 = 489.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.98x = 1,190.96 × 489.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.98x = 583,534.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,534.67/862.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.19

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