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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.28, 1,187.03 and 482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.28, 1,187.03 and 482.16 is: 665.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.28 : 1,187.03 = 482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.28/1,187.03 = 482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.28x = 1,187.03 × 482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.28x = 572,338.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,338.38/860.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.29

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