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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.11, 1,195.09 and 493.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.11, 1,195.09 and 493.09 is: 680.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.11 : 1,195.09 = 493.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.11/1,195.09 = 493.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.11x = 1,195.09 × 493.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.11x = 589,286.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,286.26/866.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.39

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