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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.50, 1,191.63 and 490.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.50, 1,191.63 and 490.36 is: 676.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.50 : 1,191.63 = 490.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.50/1,191.63 = 490.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.50x = 1,191.63 × 490.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.50x = 584,327.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,327.69/863.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.70

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