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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.88, 1,196.28 and 473.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.88, 1,196.28 and 473.90 is: 653.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.88 : 1,196.28 = 473.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.88/1,196.28 = 473.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.88x = 1,196.28 × 473.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.88x = 566,911.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,911.11/866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.97

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