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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.87, 1,188.00 and 467.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.87, 1,188.00 and 467.90 is: 645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.87 : 1,188.00 = 467.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.87/1,188.00 = 467.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.87x = 1,188.00 × 467.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.87x = 555,856.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,856.92/860.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.70

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