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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.14, 1,198.14 and 495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.14, 1,198.14 and 495.12 is: 683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.14 : 1,198.14 = 495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.14/1,198.14 = 495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.14x = 1,198.14 × 495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.14x = 593,223.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,223.08/868.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.33

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