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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.33, 1,196.69 and 494.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.33, 1,196.69 and 494.18 is: 681.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.33 : 1,196.69 = 494.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.33/1,196.69 = 494.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.33x = 1,196.69 × 494.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.33x = 591,371.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,371.81/867.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.83

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