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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.80, 1,196.18 and 473.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.80, 1,196.18 and 473.82 is: 653.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.80 : 1,196.18 = 473.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.80/1,196.18 = 473.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.80x = 1,196.18 × 473.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.80x = 566,774.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,774.01/866.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.87

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