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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.98, 1,192.08 and 490.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.98, 1,192.08 and 490.88 is: 677.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.98 : 1,192.08 = 490.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.98/1,192.08 = 490.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.98x = 1,192.08 × 490.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.98x = 585,168.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,168.23/863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.29

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