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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.06, 1,197.93 and 489.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.06, 1,197.93 and 489.97 is: 676.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.06 : 1,197.93 = 489.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.06/1,197.93 = 489.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.06x = 1,197.93 × 489.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.06x = 586,945.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,945.68/868.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.16

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