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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.27, 1,196.87 and 494.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.27, 1,196.87 and 494.23 is: 682.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.27 : 1,196.87 = 494.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.27/1,196.87 = 494.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.27x = 1,196.87 × 494.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.27x = 591,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,529.06/867.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.06

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