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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.85, 1,197.34 and 494.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.85, 1,197.34 and 494.57 is: 682.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.85 : 1,197.34 = 494.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.85/1,197.34 = 494.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.85x = 1,197.34 × 494.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.85x = 592,168.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,168.44/867.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.34

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