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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.52, 1,197.20 and 494.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.52, 1,197.20 and 494.58 is: 682.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.52 : 1,197.20 = 494.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.52/1,197.20 = 494.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.52x = 1,197.20 × 494.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.52x = 592,112.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,112.41/867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.54

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