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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.12, 1,195.32 and 493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.12, 1,195.32 and 493.02 is: 680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.12 : 1,195.32 = 493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.12/1,195.32 = 493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.12x = 1,195.32 × 493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.12x = 589,308.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,308.22/866.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.40

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