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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.21, 1,195.29 and 493.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.21, 1,195.29 and 493.07 is: 680.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.21 : 1,195.29 = 493.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.21/1,195.29 = 493.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.21x = 1,195.29 × 493.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.21x = 589,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,355.66/866.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.39

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