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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.93, 1,196.37 and 473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.93, 1,196.37 and 473.96 is: 654.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.93 : 1,196.37 = 473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.93/1,196.37 = 473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.93x = 1,196.37 × 473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.93x = 567,031.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,031.53/866.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.07

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