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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867, 1,196.39 and 494.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867, 1,196.39 and 494.00 is: 681.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867 : 1,196.39 = 494.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867/1,196.39 = 494.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867x = 1,196.39 × 494.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867x = 591,008.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,008.21/867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.67

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