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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.63, 1,196.03 and 473.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.63, 1,196.03 and 473.72 is: 653.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.63 : 1,196.03 = 473.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.63/1,196.03 = 473.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.63x = 1,196.03 × 473.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.63x = 566,579.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,579.42/866.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.77

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