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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.36, 1,195.63 and 493.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.36, 1,195.63 and 493.46 is: 681.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.36 : 1,195.63 = 493.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.36/1,195.63 = 493.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.36x = 1,195.63 × 493.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.36x = 589,992.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,992.85/866.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.00

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