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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.89, 1,196.30 and 473.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.89, 1,196.30 and 473.90 is: 653.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.89 : 1,196.30 = 473.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.89/1,196.30 = 473.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.89x = 1,196.30 × 473.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.89x = 566,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,924.20/866.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.98

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