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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.96, 1,196.36 and 473.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.96, 1,196.36 and 473.91 is: 653.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.96 : 1,196.36 = 473.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.96/1,196.36 = 473.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.96x = 1,196.36 × 473.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.96x = 566,960.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,960.11/866.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.96

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