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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.04, 1,188.24 and 488.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.04, 1,188.24 and 488.02 is: 673.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.04 : 1,188.24 = 488.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.04/1,188.24 = 488.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.04x = 1,188.24 × 488.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.04x = 579,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,884.88/861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.47

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