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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.63, 1,187.52 and 487.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.63, 1,187.52 and 487.49 is: 672.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.63 : 1,187.52 = 487.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.63/1,187.52 = 487.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.63x = 1,187.52 × 487.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.63x = 578,898.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,898.19/860.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.65

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