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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.20, 1,198.12 and 495.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.20, 1,198.12 and 495.16 is: 683.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.20 : 1,198.12 = 495.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.20/1,198.12 = 495.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.20x = 1,198.12 × 495.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.20x = 593,261.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,261.10/868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.32

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