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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.95, 1,196.40 and 493.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.95, 1,196.40 and 493.93 is: 681.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.95 : 1,196.40 = 493.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.95/1,196.40 = 493.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.95x = 1,196.40 × 493.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.95x = 590,937.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,937.85/866.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.63

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