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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.87, 1,196.28 and 473.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.87, 1,196.28 and 473.93 is: 654.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.87 : 1,196.28 = 473.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.87/1,196.28 = 473.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.87x = 1,196.28 × 473.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.87x = 566,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,952.98/866.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.02

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