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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.69, 1,187.82 and 487.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.69, 1,187.82 and 487.68 is: 673.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.69 : 1,187.82 = 487.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.69/1,187.82 = 487.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.69x = 1,187.82 × 487.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.69x = 579,271.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,271.60/860.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.03

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