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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.80, 1,196.16 and 493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.80, 1,196.16 and 493.68 is: 681.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.80 : 1,196.16 = 493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.80/1,196.16 = 493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.80x = 1,196.16 × 493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.80x = 590,520.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,520.27/866.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.26

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