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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.56, 1,187.54 and 467.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.56, 1,187.54 and 467.58 is: 645.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.56 : 1,187.54 = 467.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.56/1,187.54 = 467.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.56x = 1,187.54 × 467.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.56x = 555,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,271.12/860.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.25

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