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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.00, 1,186.78 and 486.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.00, 1,186.78 and 486.97 is: 672.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.00 : 1,186.78 = 486.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.00/1,186.78 = 486.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.00x = 1,186.78 × 486.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.00x = 577,926.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,926.52/860.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.01

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