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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.68, 1,197.39 and 494.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.68, 1,197.39 and 494.68 is: 682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.68 : 1,197.39 = 494.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.68/1,197.39 = 494.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.68x = 1,197.39 × 494.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.68x = 592,318.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,318.90/867.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.65

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