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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.55, 1,198.76 and 495.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.55, 1,198.76 and 495.49 is: 683.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.55 : 1,198.76 = 495.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.55/1,198.76 = 495.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.55x = 1,198.76 × 495.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.55x = 593,971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,971.83/868.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.87

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