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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.27, 1,188.27 and 488.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.27, 1,188.27 and 488.12 is: 673.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.27 : 1,188.27 = 488.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.27/1,188.27 = 488.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.27x = 1,188.27 × 488.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.27x = 580,012.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,012.41/861.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.44

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