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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.80, 1,187.88 and 487.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.80, 1,187.88 and 487.76 is: 673.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.80 : 1,187.88 = 487.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.80/1,187.88 = 487.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.80x = 1,187.88 × 487.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.80x = 579,400.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,400.35/860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.10

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