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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.11, 1,197.85 and 495.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.11, 1,197.85 and 495.09 is: 683.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.11 : 1,197.85 = 495.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.11/1,197.85 = 495.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.11x = 1,197.85 × 495.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.11x = 593,043.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,043.56/868.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.14

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