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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.28, 1,195.56 and 493.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.28, 1,195.56 and 493.26 is: 680.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.28 : 1,195.56 = 493.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.28/1,195.56 = 493.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.28x = 1,195.56 × 493.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.28x = 589,721.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,721.93/866.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.75

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