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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.70, 1,195.92 and 493.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.70, 1,195.92 and 493.62 is: 681.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.70 : 1,195.92 = 493.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.70/1,195.92 = 493.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.70x = 1,195.92 × 493.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.70x = 590,330.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,330.03/866.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.12

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