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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.24, 1,196.71 and 494.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.24, 1,196.71 and 494.24 is: 682.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.24 : 1,196.71 = 494.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.24/1,196.71 = 494.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.24x = 1,196.71 × 494.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.24x = 591,454.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,454.73/867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.00

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