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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.17, 1,191.13 and 490.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.17, 1,191.13 and 490.12 is: 676.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.17 : 1,191.13 = 490.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.17/1,191.13 = 490.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.17x = 1,191.13 × 490.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.17x = 583,796.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,796.64/863.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.34

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