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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.73, 1,191.76 and 490.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.73, 1,191.76 and 490.61 is: 676.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.73 : 1,191.76 = 490.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.73/1,191.76 = 490.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.73x = 1,191.76 × 490.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.73x = 584,691.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,691.13/863.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.94

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