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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.93, 1,192.06 and 490.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.93, 1,192.06 and 490.92 is: 677.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.93 : 1,192.06 = 490.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.93/1,192.06 = 490.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.93x = 1,192.06 × 490.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.93x = 585,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,206.10/863.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.38

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