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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.61, 1,198.70 and 495.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.61, 1,198.70 and 495.64 is: 683.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.61 : 1,198.70 = 495.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.61/1,198.70 = 495.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.61x = 1,198.70 × 495.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.61x = 594,122.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,122.69/868.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.99

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