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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.73, 1,187.80 and 467.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.73, 1,187.80 and 467.74 is: 645.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.73 : 1,187.80 = 467.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.73/1,187.80 = 467.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.73x = 1,187.80 × 467.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.73x = 555,581.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,581.89/860.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.48

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