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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.27, 1,196.96 and 494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.27, 1,196.96 and 494.16 is: 682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.27 : 1,196.96 = 494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.27/1,196.96 = 494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.27x = 1,196.96 × 494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.27x = 591,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,489.75/867.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.01

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