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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.50, 1,191.70 and 490.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.50, 1,191.70 and 490.59 is: 677.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.50 : 1,191.70 = 490.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.50/1,191.70 = 490.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.50x = 1,191.70 × 490.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.50x = 584,636.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,636.10/863.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.05

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