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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.59, 1,189.01 and 488.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.59, 1,189.01 and 488.57 is: 674.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.59 : 1,189.01 = 488.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.59/1,189.01 = 488.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.59x = 1,189.01 × 488.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.59x = 580,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,909.89/861.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.23

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