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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.41, 1,188.54 and 488.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.41, 1,188.54 and 488.33 is: 673.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.41 : 1,188.54 = 488.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.41/1,188.54 = 488.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.41x = 1,188.54 × 488.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.41x = 580,393.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,393.80/861.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.78

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