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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.07, 1,197.62 and 494.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.07, 1,197.62 and 494.95 is: 682.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.07 : 1,197.62 = 494.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.07/1,197.62 = 494.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.07x = 1,197.62 × 494.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.07x = 592,761.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,761.06/868.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.85

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