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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.89, 1,189.33 and 483.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.89, 1,189.33 and 483.77 is: 667.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.89 : 1,189.33 = 483.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.89/1,189.33 = 483.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.89x = 1,189.33 × 483.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.89x = 575,366.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,366.66/861.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.56

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