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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.60, 1,198.54 and 495.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.60, 1,198.54 and 495.48 is: 683.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.60 : 1,198.54 = 495.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.60/1,198.54 = 495.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.60x = 1,198.54 × 495.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.60x = 593,852.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,852.60/868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.69

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