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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.20, 1,196.61 and 494.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.20, 1,196.61 and 494.12 is: 681.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.20 : 1,196.61 = 494.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.20/1,196.61 = 494.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.20x = 1,196.61 × 494.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.20x = 591,268.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,268.93/867.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.81

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