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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.10, 1,195.23 and 473.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.10, 1,195.23 and 473.15 is: 652.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.10 : 1,195.23 = 473.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.10/1,195.23 = 473.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.10x = 1,195.23 × 473.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.10x = 565,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,517.10/866.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.95

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