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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.84, 1,197.48 and 494.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.84, 1,197.48 and 494.88 is: 682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.84 : 1,197.48 = 494.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.84/1,197.48 = 494.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.84x = 1,197.48 × 494.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.84x = 592,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,608.90/867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.86

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