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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.04, 1,188.18 and 487.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.04, 1,188.18 and 487.99 is: 673.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.04 : 1,188.18 = 487.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.04/1,188.18 = 487.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.04x = 1,188.18 × 487.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.04x = 579,819.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,819.96/861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.39

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