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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.07, 1,186.82 and 486.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.07, 1,186.82 and 486.98 is: 671.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.07 : 1,186.82 = 486.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.07/1,186.82 = 486.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.07x = 1,186.82 × 486.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.07x = 577,958.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,958.65/860.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.99

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