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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.98, 1,196.45 and 494.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.98, 1,196.45 and 494.00 is: 681.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.98 : 1,196.45 = 494.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.98/1,196.45 = 494.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.98x = 1,196.45 × 494.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.98x = 591,042.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,042.80/866.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.73

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