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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.39, 1,197.08 and 494.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.39, 1,197.08 and 494.38 is: 682.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.39 : 1,197.08 = 494.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.39/1,197.08 = 494.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.39x = 1,197.08 × 494.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.39x = 591,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,812.41/867.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.29

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