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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.51, 1,197.11 and 494.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.51, 1,197.11 and 494.51 is: 682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.51 : 1,197.11 = 494.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.51/1,197.11 = 494.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.51x = 1,197.11 × 494.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.51x = 591,974.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,974.41/867.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.38

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