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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.90, 1,196.34 and 488.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.90, 1,196.34 and 488.76 is: 674.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.90 : 1,196.34 = 488.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.90/1,196.34 = 488.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.90x = 1,196.34 × 488.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.90x = 584,723.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,723.14/866.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.50

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