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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.07, 1,186.88 and 487.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.07, 1,186.88 and 487.04 is: 672.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.07 : 1,186.88 = 487.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.07/1,186.88 = 487.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.07x = 1,186.88 × 487.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.07x = 578,058.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,058.57/860.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.11

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