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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.06, 1,195.17 and 473.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.06, 1,195.17 and 473.09 is: 652.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.06 : 1,195.17 = 473.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.06/1,195.17 = 473.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.06x = 1,195.17 × 473.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.06x = 565,417.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,417.00/866.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.87

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