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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.58, 1,195.87 and 473.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.58, 1,195.87 and 473.61 is: 653.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.58 : 1,195.87 = 473.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.58/1,195.87 = 473.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.58x = 1,195.87 × 473.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.58x = 566,367.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,367.64/866.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.57

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