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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.33, 1,188.70 and 488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.33, 1,188.70 and 488.40 is: 674.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.33 : 1,188.70 = 488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.33/1,188.70 = 488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.33x = 1,188.70 × 488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.33x = 580,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,561.08/861.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.03

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