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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.73, 1,197.50 and 494.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.73, 1,197.50 and 494.75 is: 682.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.73 : 1,197.50 = 494.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.73/1,197.50 = 494.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.73x = 1,197.50 × 494.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.73x = 592,463.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,463.13/867.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.77

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