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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.35, 1,187.27 and 487.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.35, 1,187.27 and 487.33 is: 672.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.35 : 1,187.27 = 487.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.35/1,187.27 = 487.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.35x = 1,187.27 × 487.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.35x = 578,592.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,592.29/860.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.51

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