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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.50, 1,197.15 and 494.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.50, 1,197.15 and 494.51 is: 682.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.50 : 1,197.15 = 494.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.50/1,197.15 = 494.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.50x = 1,197.15 × 494.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.50x = 592,002.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,002.65/867.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.42

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