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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.27, 1,195.37 and 493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.27, 1,195.37 and 493.24 is: 680.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.27 : 1,195.37 = 493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.27/1,195.37 = 493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.27x = 1,195.37 × 493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.27x = 589,595.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,595.86/866.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.61

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