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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.21, 1,195.07 and 493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.21, 1,195.07 and 493.20 is: 680.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.21 : 1,195.07 = 493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.21/1,195.07 = 493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.21x = 1,195.07 × 493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.21x = 589,406.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,406.06/866.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.45

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