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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.26, 1,196.46 and 494.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.26, 1,196.46 and 494.17 is: 681.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.26 : 1,196.46 = 494.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.26/1,196.46 = 494.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.26x = 1,196.46 × 494.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.26x = 591,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,248.66/867.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.75

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