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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.15, 1,196.58 and 494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.15, 1,196.58 and 494.16 is: 681.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.15 : 1,196.58 = 494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.15/1,196.58 = 494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.15x = 1,196.58 × 494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.15x = 591,301.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,301.97/867.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.89

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