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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.66, 1,197.37 and 494.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.66, 1,197.37 and 494.66 is: 682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.66 : 1,197.37 = 494.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.66/1,197.37 = 494.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.66x = 1,197.37 × 494.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.66x = 592,291.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,291.04/867.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.63

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