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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.74, 1,197.27 and 494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.74, 1,197.27 and 494.64 is: 682.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.74 : 1,197.27 = 494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.74/1,197.27 = 494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.74x = 1,197.27 × 494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.74x = 592,217.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,217.63/867.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.49

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