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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.34, 1,187.33 and 487.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.34, 1,187.33 and 487.34 is: 672.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.34 : 1,187.33 = 487.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.34/1,187.33 = 487.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.34x = 1,187.33 × 487.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.34x = 578,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,625.03/860.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.55

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