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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.19, 1,195.40 and 493.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.19, 1,195.40 and 493.29 is: 680.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.19 : 1,195.40 = 493.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.19/1,195.40 = 493.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.19x = 1,195.40 × 493.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.19x = 589,676.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,676.63/866.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.77

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