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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.04, 1,196.38 and 494.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.04, 1,196.38 and 494.03 is: 681.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.04 : 1,196.38 = 494.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.04/1,196.38 = 494.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.04x = 1,196.38 × 494.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.04x = 591,049.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,049.37/867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.69

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