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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.26, 1,195.50 and 493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.26, 1,195.50 and 493.36 is: 680.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.26 : 1,195.50 = 493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.26/1,195.50 = 493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.26x = 1,195.50 × 493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.26x = 589,811.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,811.88/866.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.87

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