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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.98, 1,188.13 and 487.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.98, 1,188.13 and 487.95 is: 673.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.98 : 1,188.13 = 487.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.98/1,188.13 = 487.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.98x = 1,188.13 × 487.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.98x = 579,752.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,752.22/860.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.36

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