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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.81, 1,197.52 and 494.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.81, 1,197.52 and 494.74 is: 682.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.81 : 1,197.52 = 494.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.81/1,197.52 = 494.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.81x = 1,197.52 × 494.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.81x = 592,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,461.04/867.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.71

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