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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.29, 1,187.18 and 487.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.29, 1,187.18 and 487.27 is: 672.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.29 : 1,187.18 = 487.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.29/1,187.18 = 487.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.29x = 1,187.18 × 487.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.29x = 578,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,474.14/860.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.42

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