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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.77, 1,196.15 and 473.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.77, 1,196.15 and 473.81 is: 653.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.77 : 1,196.15 = 473.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.77/1,196.15 = 473.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.77x = 1,196.15 × 473.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.77x = 566,739.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,739.48/866.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.85

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