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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.58, 1,195.91 and 493.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.58, 1,195.91 and 493.58 is: 681.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.58 : 1,195.91 = 493.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.58/1,195.91 = 493.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.58x = 1,195.91 × 493.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.58x = 590,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,270.66/866.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.15

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