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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.82, 1,187.90 and 467.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.82, 1,187.90 and 467.84 is: 645.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.82 : 1,187.90 = 467.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.82/1,187.90 = 467.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.82x = 1,187.90 × 467.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.82x = 555,742.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,742.84/860.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.60

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