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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.22, 1,198.02 and 495.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.22, 1,198.02 and 495.15 is: 683.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.22 : 1,198.02 = 495.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.22/1,198.02 = 495.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.22x = 1,198.02 × 495.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.22x = 593,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,196.97/868.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.23

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