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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.84, 1,191.96 and 490.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.84, 1,191.96 and 490.88 is: 677.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.84 : 1,191.96 = 490.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.84/1,191.96 = 490.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.84x = 1,191.96 × 490.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.84x = 585,109.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,109.32/863.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.34

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