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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.65, 1,196.01 and 493.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.65, 1,196.01 and 493.64 is: 681.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.65 : 1,196.01 = 493.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.65/1,196.01 = 493.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.65x = 1,196.01 × 493.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.65x = 590,400.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,400.13/866.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.25

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