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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.49, 1,195.76 and 473.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.49, 1,195.76 and 473.55 is: 653.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.49 : 1,195.76 = 473.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.49/1,195.76 = 473.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.49x = 1,195.76 × 473.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.49x = 566,253.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,253.33/866.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.50

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