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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.01, 1,195.05 and 473.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.01, 1,195.05 and 473.03 is: 652.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.01 : 1,195.05 = 473.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.01/1,195.05 = 473.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.01x = 1,195.05 × 473.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.01x = 565,294.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,294.50/866.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.76

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