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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.59, 1,187.63 and 467.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.59, 1,187.63 and 467.62 is: 645.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.59 : 1,187.63 = 467.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.59/1,187.63 = 467.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.59x = 1,187.63 × 467.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.59x = 555,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,359.54/860.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.32

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