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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.83, 1,187.89 and 482.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.83, 1,187.89 and 482.68 is: 666.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.83 : 1,187.89 = 482.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.83/1,187.89 = 482.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.83x = 1,187.89 × 482.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.83x = 573,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,375.72/860.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.08

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