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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.46, 1,187.36 and 487.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.46, 1,187.36 and 487.35 is: 672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.46 : 1,187.36 = 487.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.46/1,187.36 = 487.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.46x = 1,187.36 × 487.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.46x = 578,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,659.29/860.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.50

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