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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.29, 1,198.26 and 495.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.29, 1,198.26 and 495.21 is: 683.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.29 : 1,198.26 = 495.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.29/1,198.26 = 495.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.29x = 1,198.26 × 495.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.29x = 593,390.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,390.33/868.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.40

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