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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868, 1,198.02 and 557.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868, 1,198.02 and 557.68 is: 769.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868 : 1,198.02 = 557.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868/1,198.02 = 557.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868x = 1,198.02 × 557.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868x = 668,111.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,111.79/868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.71

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