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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.77, 1,196.06 and 493.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.77, 1,196.06 and 493.74 is: 681.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.77 : 1,196.06 = 493.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.77/1,196.06 = 493.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.77x = 1,196.06 × 493.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.77x = 590,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,534.22/866.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.30

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