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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.65, 1,196.02 and 493.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.65, 1,196.02 and 493.66 is: 681.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.65 : 1,196.02 = 493.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.65/1,196.02 = 493.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.65x = 1,196.02 × 493.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.65x = 590,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,427.23/866.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.28

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