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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.54, 1,197.10 and 494.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.54, 1,197.10 and 494.48 is: 682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.54 : 1,197.10 = 494.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.54/1,197.10 = 494.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.54x = 1,197.10 × 494.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.54x = 591,942.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,942.01/867.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.32

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