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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.64, 1,187.64 and 487.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.64, 1,187.64 and 487.62 is: 672.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.64 : 1,187.64 = 487.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.64/1,187.64 = 487.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.64x = 1,187.64 × 487.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.64x = 579,117.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,117.02/860.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.89

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