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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.94, 1,196.16 and 493.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.94, 1,196.16 and 493.80 is: 681.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.94 : 1,196.16 = 493.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.94/1,196.16 = 493.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.94x = 1,196.16 × 493.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.94x = 590,663.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,663.81/866.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.32

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