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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.78, 1,196.13 and 473.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.78, 1,196.13 and 473.79 is: 653.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.78 : 1,196.13 = 473.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.78/1,196.13 = 473.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.78x = 1,196.13 × 473.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.78x = 566,714.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,714.43/866.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.82

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