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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.94, 1,197.54 and 494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.94, 1,197.54 and 494.80 is: 682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.94 : 1,197.54 = 494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.94/1,197.54 = 494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.94x = 1,197.54 × 494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.94x = 592,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,542.79/867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.70

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