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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.34, 1,198.29 and 495.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.34, 1,198.29 and 495.32 is: 683.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.34 : 1,198.29 = 495.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.34/1,198.29 = 495.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.34x = 1,198.29 × 495.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.34x = 593,531.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,531.01/868.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.53

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