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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.38, 1,198.36 and 606.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.38, 1,198.36 and 606.54 is: 837.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.38 : 1,198.36 = 606.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.38/1,198.36 = 606.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.38x = 1,198.36 × 606.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.38x = 726,853.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,853.27/868.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.02

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