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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.34, 1,198.22 and 495.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.34, 1,198.22 and 495.37 is: 683.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.34 : 1,198.22 = 495.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.34/1,198.22 = 495.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.34x = 1,198.22 × 495.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.34x = 593,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,562.24/868.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.56

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