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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.25, 1,188.59 and 488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.25, 1,188.59 and 488.32 is: 673.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.25 : 1,188.59 = 488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.25/1,188.59 = 488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.25x = 1,188.59 × 488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.25x = 580,412.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,412.27/861.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.92

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