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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.09, 1,195.29 and 473.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.09, 1,195.29 and 473.18 is: 653.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.09 : 1,195.29 = 473.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.09/1,195.29 = 473.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.09x = 1,195.29 × 473.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.09x = 565,581.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,581.35/866.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.03

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