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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.77, 1,192.03 and 490.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.77, 1,192.03 and 490.81 is: 677.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.77 : 1,192.03 = 490.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.77/1,192.03 = 490.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.77x = 1,192.03 × 490.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.77x = 585,060.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,060.11/863.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.34

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