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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.52, 1,191.38 and 490.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.52, 1,191.38 and 490.37 is: 676.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.52 : 1,191.38 = 490.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.52/1,191.38 = 490.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.52x = 1,191.38 × 490.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.52x = 584,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,208.60/863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.54

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