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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.61, 1,198.53 and 495.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.61, 1,198.53 and 495.54 is: 683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.61 : 1,198.53 = 495.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.61/1,198.53 = 495.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.61x = 1,198.53 × 495.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.61x = 593,919.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,919.56/868.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.76

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