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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.13, 1,195.15 and 487.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.13, 1,195.15 and 487.97 is: 673.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.13 : 1,195.15 = 487.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.13/1,195.15 = 487.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.13x = 1,195.15 × 487.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.13x = 583,200.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,200.90/866.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.34

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