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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.08, 1,195.17 and 473.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.08, 1,195.17 and 473.11 is: 652.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.08 : 1,195.17 = 473.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.08/1,195.17 = 473.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.08x = 1,195.17 × 473.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.08x = 565,446.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,446.88/866.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.88

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