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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.67, 1,197.50 and 494.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.67, 1,197.50 and 494.78 is: 682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.67 : 1,197.50 = 494.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.67/1,197.50 = 494.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.67x = 1,197.50 × 494.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.67x = 592,497.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,497.32/867.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.86

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