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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.15, 1,187.00 and 467.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.15, 1,187.00 and 467.17 is: 644.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.15 : 1,187.00 = 467.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.15/1,187.00 = 467.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.15x = 1,187.00 × 467.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.15x = 554,528.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,528.99/860.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.69

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