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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.32, 1,196.86 and 494.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.32, 1,196.86 and 494.31 is: 682.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.32 : 1,196.86 = 494.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.32/1,196.86 = 494.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.32x = 1,196.86 × 494.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.32x = 591,619.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,619.87/867.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.12

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