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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.34, 1,196.79 and 494.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.34, 1,196.79 and 494.38 is: 682.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.34 : 1,196.79 = 494.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.34/1,196.79 = 494.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.34x = 1,196.79 × 494.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.34x = 591,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,669.04/867.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.17

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