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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.22, 1,187.09 and 467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.22, 1,187.09 and 467.24 is: 644.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.22 : 1,187.09 = 467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.22/1,187.09 = 467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.22x = 1,187.09 × 467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.22x = 554,649.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,649.41/860.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.78

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