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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.94, 1,188.11 and 487.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.94, 1,188.11 and 487.91 is: 673.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.94 : 1,188.11 = 487.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.94/1,188.11 = 487.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.94x = 1,188.11 × 487.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.94x = 579,690.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,690.75/860.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.32

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