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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.33, 1,198.20 and 495.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.33, 1,198.20 and 495.33 is: 683.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.33 : 1,198.20 = 495.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.33/1,198.20 = 495.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.33x = 1,198.20 × 495.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.33x = 593,501.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,501.77/868.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.50

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