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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.08, 1,196.74 and 494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.08, 1,196.74 and 494.08 is: 681.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.08 : 1,196.74 = 494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.08/1,196.74 = 494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.08x = 1,196.74 × 494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.08x = 591,285.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,285.30/867.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.93

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