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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.56, 1,191.74 and 490.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.56, 1,191.74 and 490.53 is: 676.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.56 : 1,191.74 = 490.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.56/1,191.74 = 490.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.56x = 1,191.74 × 490.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.56x = 584,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,586.24/863.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.95

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