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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.40, 1,187.34 and 467.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.40, 1,187.34 and 467.43 is: 645.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.40 : 1,187.34 = 467.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.40/1,187.34 = 467.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.40x = 1,187.34 × 467.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.40x = 554,998.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,998.34/860.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.05

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