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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.44, 1,197.18 and 489.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.44, 1,197.18 and 489.38 is: 675.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.44 : 1,197.18 = 489.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.44/1,197.18 = 489.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.44x = 1,197.18 × 489.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.44x = 585,869.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,869.96/867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.40

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