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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.69, 1,191.85 and 490.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.69, 1,191.85 and 490.75 is: 677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.69 : 1,191.85 = 490.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.69/1,191.85 = 490.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.69x = 1,191.85 × 490.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.69x = 584,896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,896.18/863.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.21

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