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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.11, 1,186.97 and 487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.11, 1,186.97 and 487.08 is: 672.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.11 : 1,186.97 = 487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.11/1,186.97 = 487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.11x = 1,186.97 × 487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.11x = 578,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,152.32/860.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.18

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