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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.54, 1,195.80 and 473.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.54, 1,195.80 and 473.58 is: 653.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.54 : 1,195.80 = 473.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.54/1,195.80 = 473.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.54x = 1,195.80 × 473.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.54x = 566,306.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,306.96/866.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.53

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