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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.20, 1,195.32 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.20, 1,195.32 and 473.22 is: 653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.20 : 1,195.32 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.20/1,195.32 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.20x = 1,195.32 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.20x = 565,649.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,649.33/866.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.02

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