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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.63, 1,197.21 and 489.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.63, 1,197.21 and 489.48 is: 675.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.63 : 1,197.21 = 489.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.63/1,197.21 = 489.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.63x = 1,197.21 × 489.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.63x = 586,010.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,010.35/867.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.42

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