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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.27, 1,188.66 and 488.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.27, 1,188.66 and 488.27 is: 673.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.27 : 1,188.66 = 488.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.27/1,188.66 = 488.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.27x = 1,188.66 × 488.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.27x = 580,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,387.02/861.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.87

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