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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.40, 1,191.54 and 490.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.40, 1,191.54 and 490.24 is: 676.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.40 : 1,191.54 = 490.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.40/1,191.54 = 490.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.40x = 1,191.54 × 490.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.40x = 584,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,140.57/863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.56

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