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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.12, 1,198.09 and 495.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.12, 1,198.09 and 495.22 is: 683.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.12 : 1,198.09 = 495.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.12/1,198.09 = 495.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.12x = 1,198.09 × 495.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.12x = 593,318.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,318.13/868.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.45

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