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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.66, 1,187.52 and 487.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.66, 1,187.52 and 487.64 is: 672.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.66 : 1,187.52 = 487.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.66/1,187.52 = 487.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.66x = 1,187.52 × 487.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.66x = 579,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,082.25/860.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.84

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