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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.65, 1,197.45 and 494.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.65, 1,197.45 and 494.73 is: 682.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.65 : 1,197.45 = 494.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.65/1,197.45 = 494.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.65x = 1,197.45 × 494.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.65x = 592,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,414.44/867.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.78

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