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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.18, 1,197.98 and 495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.18, 1,197.98 and 495.12 is: 683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.18 : 1,197.98 = 495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.18/1,197.98 = 495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.18x = 1,197.98 × 495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.18x = 593,143.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,143.86/868.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.20

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