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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.27, 1,198.34 and 495.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.27, 1,198.34 and 495.16 is: 683.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.27 : 1,198.34 = 495.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.27/1,198.34 = 495.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.27x = 1,198.34 × 495.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.27x = 593,370.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,370.03/868.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.39

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