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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.52, 1,195.80 and 493.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.52, 1,195.80 and 493.50 is: 681.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.52 : 1,195.80 = 493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.52/1,195.80 = 493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.52x = 1,195.80 × 493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.52x = 590,127.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,127.30/866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.03

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