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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.10, 1,186.94 and 467.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.10, 1,186.94 and 467.13 is: 644.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.10 : 1,186.94 = 467.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.10/1,186.94 = 467.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.10x = 1,186.94 × 467.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.10x = 554,449.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,449.98/860.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.64

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