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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.13, 1,187.00 and 487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.13, 1,187.00 and 487.08 is: 672.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.13 : 1,187.00 = 487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.13/1,187.00 = 487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.13x = 1,187.00 × 487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.13x = 578,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,161.52/860.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.18

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