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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.12, 1,195.21 and 473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.12, 1,195.21 and 473.16 is: 652.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.12 : 1,195.21 = 473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.12/1,195.21 = 473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.12x = 1,195.21 × 473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.12x = 565,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,518.40/866.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.93

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