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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.39, 1,195.66 and 493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.39, 1,195.66 and 493.44 is: 680.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.39 : 1,195.66 = 493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.39/1,195.66 = 493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.39x = 1,195.66 × 493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.39x = 589,985.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,985.24/866.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.97

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