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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.84, 1,188 and 487.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.84, 1,188 and 487.86 is: 673.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.84 : 1,188 = 487.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.84/1,188 = 487.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.84x = 1,188 × 487.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.84x = 579,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,577.68/860.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.27

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