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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.16, 1,186.83 and 487.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.16, 1,186.83 and 487.02 is: 671.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.16 : 1,186.83 = 487.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.16/1,186.83 = 487.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.16x = 1,186.83 × 487.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.16x = 578,009.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,009.95/860.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.98

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