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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.32, 1,195.58 and 493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.32, 1,195.58 and 493.32 is: 680.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.32 : 1,195.58 = 493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.32/1,195.58 = 493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.32x = 1,195.58 × 493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.32x = 589,803.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,803.53/866.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.81

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