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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.99, 1,188.17 and 487.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.99, 1,188.17 and 487.97 is: 673.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.99 : 1,188.17 = 487.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.99/1,188.17 = 487.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.99x = 1,188.17 × 487.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.99x = 579,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,796.68/860.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.41

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