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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.26, 1,188.55 and 488.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.26, 1,188.55 and 488.23 is: 673.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.26 : 1,188.55 = 488.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.26/1,188.55 = 488.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.26x = 1,188.55 × 488.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.26x = 580,290.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,290.57/861.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.77

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