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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.39, 1,191.56 and 490.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.39, 1,191.56 and 490.38 is: 676.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.39 : 1,191.56 = 490.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.39/1,191.56 = 490.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.39x = 1,191.56 × 490.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.39x = 584,314.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,314.74/863.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.77

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