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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.09, 1,188.30 and 488.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.09, 1,188.30 and 488.07 is: 673.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.09 : 1,188.30 = 488.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.09/1,188.30 = 488.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.09x = 1,188.30 × 488.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.09x = 579,973.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,973.58/861.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.53

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