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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.96, 1,197.81 and 494.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.96, 1,197.81 and 494.95 is: 683.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.96 : 1,197.81 = 494.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.96/1,197.81 = 494.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.96x = 1,197.81 × 494.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.96x = 592,856.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,856.06/867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.05

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