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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.17, 1,198.24 and 495.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.17, 1,198.24 and 495.11 is: 683.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.17 : 1,198.24 = 495.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.17/1,198.24 = 495.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.17x = 1,198.24 × 495.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.17x = 593,265.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,265.15/868.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.35

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