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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.73, 1,196.09 and 473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.73, 1,196.09 and 473.76 is: 653.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.73 : 1,196.09 = 473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.73/1,196.09 = 473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.73x = 1,196.09 × 473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.73x = 566,659.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,659.60/866.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.79

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