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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.09, 1,196.51 and 494.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.09, 1,196.51 and 494.01 is: 681.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.09 : 1,196.51 = 494.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.09/1,196.51 = 494.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.09x = 1,196.51 × 494.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.09x = 591,089.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,089.20/867.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.69

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