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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.33, 1,198.09 and 495.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.33, 1,198.09 and 495.11 is: 683.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.33 : 1,198.09 = 495.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.33/1,198.09 = 495.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.33x = 1,198.09 × 495.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.33x = 593,182.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,182.31/868.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.13

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