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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.52, 1,195.71 and 493.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.52, 1,195.71 and 493.49 is: 680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.52 : 1,195.71 = 493.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.52/1,195.71 = 493.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.52x = 1,195.71 × 493.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.52x = 590,064.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,064.95/866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.96

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