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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.14, 1,196.61 and 494.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.14, 1,196.61 and 494.14 is: 681.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.14 : 1,196.61 = 494.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.14/1,196.61 = 494.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.14x = 1,196.61 × 494.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.14x = 591,292.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,292.87/867.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.89

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