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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.22, 1,188.50 and 488.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.22, 1,188.50 and 488.19 is: 673.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.22 : 1,188.50 = 488.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.22/1,188.50 = 488.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.22x = 1,188.50 × 488.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.22x = 580,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,211.65/861.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.71

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