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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.42, 1,197.03 and 494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.42, 1,197.03 and 494.40 is: 682.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.42 : 1,197.03 = 494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.42/1,197.03 = 494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.42x = 1,197.03 × 494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.42x = 591,811.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,811.63/867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.27

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