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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.87, 1,188.02 and 467.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.87, 1,188.02 and 467.91 is: 645.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.87 : 1,188.02 = 467.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.87/1,188.02 = 467.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.87x = 1,188.02 × 467.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.87x = 555,884.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,884.10/860.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.73

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