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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.33, 1,188.63 and 488.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.33, 1,188.63 and 488.34 is: 673.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.33 : 1,188.63 = 488.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.33/1,188.63 = 488.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.33x = 1,188.63 × 488.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.33x = 580,455.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,455.57/861.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.91

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