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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.84, 1,187.98 and 467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.84, 1,187.98 and 467.88 is: 645.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.84 : 1,187.98 = 467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.84/1,187.98 = 467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.84x = 1,187.98 × 467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.84x = 555,837.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,837.14/860.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.69

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