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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.14, 1,188.52 and 488.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.14, 1,188.52 and 488.26 is: 673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.14 : 1,188.52 = 488.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.14/1,188.52 = 488.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.14x = 1,188.52 × 488.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.14x = 580,306.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,306.78/861.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.88

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