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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.69, 1,196.00 and 473.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.69, 1,196.00 and 473.70 is: 653.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.69 : 1,196.00 = 473.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.69/1,196.00 = 473.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.69x = 1,196.00 × 473.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.69x = 566,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,549.09/866.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.69

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