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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.10, 1,188.46 and 488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.10, 1,188.46 and 488.08 is: 673.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.10 : 1,188.46 = 488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.10/1,188.46 = 488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.10x = 1,188.46 × 488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.10x = 580,063.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,063.56/861.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.63

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