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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.28, 1,198.17 and 495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.28, 1,198.17 and 495.20 is: 683.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.28 : 1,198.17 = 495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.28/1,198.17 = 495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.28x = 1,198.17 × 495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.28x = 593,336.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,336.78/868.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.35

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