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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.89, 1,197.61 and 494.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.89, 1,197.61 and 494.96 is: 683.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.89 : 1,197.61 = 494.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.89/1,197.61 = 494.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.89x = 1,197.61 × 494.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.89x = 592,769.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,769.95/867.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.00

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