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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.53, 1,197.26 and 494.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.53, 1,197.26 and 494.39 is: 682.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.53 : 1,197.26 = 494.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.53/1,197.26 = 494.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.53x = 1,197.26 × 494.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.53x = 591,904.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,904.91/867.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.29

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