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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.67, 1,191.87 and 490.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.67, 1,191.87 and 490.74 is: 677.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.67 : 1,191.87 = 490.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.67/1,191.87 = 490.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.67x = 1,191.87 × 490.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.67x = 584,898.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,898.28/863.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.22

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