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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.82, 1,192.12 and 490.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.82, 1,192.12 and 490.82 is: 677.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.82 : 1,192.12 = 490.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.82/1,192.12 = 490.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.82x = 1,192.12 × 490.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.82x = 585,116.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,116.34/863.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.36

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