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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.17, 1,187.01 and 487.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.17, 1,187.01 and 487.22 is: 672.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.17 : 1,187.01 = 487.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.17/1,187.01 = 487.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.17x = 1,187.01 × 487.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.17x = 578,335.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,335.01/860.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.35

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