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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.68, 1,187.76 and 487.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.68, 1,187.76 and 487.64 is: 672.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.68 : 1,187.76 = 487.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.68/1,187.76 = 487.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.68x = 1,187.76 × 487.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.68x = 579,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,200.58/860.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.96

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