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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.75, 1,187.82 and 467.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.75, 1,187.82 and 467.77 is: 645.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.75 : 1,187.82 = 467.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.75/1,187.82 = 467.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.75x = 1,187.82 × 467.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.75x = 555,625.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,625.35/860.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.52

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