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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.65, 1,192.01 and 490.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.65, 1,192.01 and 490.71 is: 677.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.65 : 1,192.01 = 490.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.65/1,192.01 = 490.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.65x = 1,192.01 × 490.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.65x = 584,931.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,931.23/863.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.28

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