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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.48, 1,196.84 and 494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.48, 1,196.84 and 494.20 is: 681.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.48 : 1,196.84 = 494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.48/1,196.84 = 494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.48x = 1,196.84 × 494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.48x = 591,478.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,478.97/867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.83

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