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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.12, 1,197.98 and 495.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.12, 1,197.98 and 495.09 is: 683.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.12 : 1,197.98 = 495.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.12/1,197.98 = 495.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.12x = 1,197.98 × 495.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.12x = 593,109.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,109.16/868.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.21

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