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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.70, 1,187.74 and 467.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.70, 1,187.74 and 467.71 is: 645.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.70 : 1,187.74 = 467.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.70/1,187.74 = 467.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.70x = 1,187.74 × 467.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.70x = 555,517.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,517.88/860.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.43

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