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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.24, 1,195.40 and 493.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.24, 1,195.40 and 493.21 is: 680.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.24 : 1,195.40 = 493.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.24/1,195.40 = 493.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.24x = 1,195.40 × 493.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.24x = 589,582.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,582.26/866.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.62

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