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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.75, 1,196.12 and 473.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.75, 1,196.12 and 473.78 is: 653.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.75 : 1,196.12 = 473.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.75/1,196.12 = 473.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.75x = 1,196.12 × 473.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.75x = 566,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,689.38/866.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.81

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