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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.34, 1,186.98 and 487.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.34, 1,186.98 and 487.29 is: 672.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.34 : 1,186.98 = 487.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.34/1,186.98 = 487.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.34x = 1,186.98 × 487.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.34x = 578,403.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,403.48/860.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.30

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