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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.50, 1,195.69 and 493.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.50, 1,195.69 and 493.50 is: 680.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.50 : 1,195.69 = 493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.50/1,195.69 = 493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.50x = 1,195.69 × 493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.50x = 590,073.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,073.02/866.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.98

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