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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.93, 1,188.07 and 467.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.93, 1,188.07 and 467.95 is: 645.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.93 : 1,188.07 = 467.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.93/1,188.07 = 467.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.93x = 1,188.07 × 467.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.93x = 555,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,957.36/860.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.76

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