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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.91, 1,196.25 and 493.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.91, 1,196.25 and 493.92 is: 681.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.91 : 1,196.25 = 493.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.91/1,196.25 = 493.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.91x = 1,196.25 × 493.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.91x = 590,851.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,851.80/866.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.56

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