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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.01, 1,190.78 and 489.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.01, 1,190.78 and 489.90 is: 675.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.01 : 1,190.78 = 489.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.01/1,190.78 = 489.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.01x = 1,190.78 × 489.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.01x = 583,357.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,357.17/863.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.96

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