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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.33, 1,187.19 and 487.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.33, 1,187.19 and 487.34 is: 672.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.33 : 1,187.19 = 487.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.33/1,187.19 = 487.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.33x = 1,187.19 × 487.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.33x = 578,565.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,565.17/860.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.49

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