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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.72, 1,196.04 and 493.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.72, 1,196.04 and 493.65 is: 681.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.72 : 1,196.04 = 493.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.72/1,196.04 = 493.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.72x = 1,196.04 × 493.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.72x = 590,425.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,425.15/866.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.22

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