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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.41, 1,195.65 and 493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.41, 1,195.65 and 493.32 is: 680.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.41 : 1,195.65 = 493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.41/1,195.65 = 493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.41x = 1,195.65 × 493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.41x = 589,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,838.06/866.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.78

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