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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.73, 1,195.95 and 493.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.73, 1,195.95 and 493.72 is: 681.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.73 : 1,195.95 = 493.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.73/1,195.95 = 493.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.73x = 1,195.95 × 493.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.73x = 590,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,464.43/866.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.26

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