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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.85, 1,187.93 and 467.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.85, 1,187.93 and 467.87 is: 645.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.85 : 1,187.93 = 467.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.85/1,187.93 = 467.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.85x = 1,187.93 × 467.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.85x = 555,798.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,798.02/860.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.64

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