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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.50, 1,195.74 and 473.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.50, 1,195.74 and 473.50 is: 653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.50 : 1,195.74 = 473.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.50/1,195.74 = 473.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.50x = 1,195.74 × 473.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.50x = 566,182.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,182.89/866.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.41

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