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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.69, 1,187.76 and 467.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.69, 1,187.76 and 467.72 is: 645.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.69 : 1,187.76 = 467.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.69/1,187.76 = 467.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.69x = 1,187.76 × 467.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.69x = 555,539.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,539.11/860.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.46

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