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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.74, 1,192.02 and 490.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.74, 1,192.02 and 490.73 is: 677.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.74 : 1,192.02 = 490.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.74/1,192.02 = 490.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.74x = 1,192.02 × 490.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.74x = 584,959.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,959.97/863.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.24

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