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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.95, 1,187.91 and 487.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.95, 1,187.91 and 487.85 is: 673.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.95 : 1,187.91 = 487.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.95/1,187.91 = 487.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.95x = 1,187.91 × 487.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.95x = 579,521.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,521.89/860.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.12

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