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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.01, 1,186.82 and 486.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.01, 1,186.82 and 486.99 is: 672.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.01 : 1,186.82 = 486.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.01/1,186.82 = 486.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.01x = 1,186.82 × 486.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.01x = 577,967.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,967.04/860.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.05

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