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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.62, 1,198.70 and 495.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.62, 1,198.70 and 495.59 is: 683.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.62 : 1,198.70 = 495.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.62/1,198.70 = 495.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.62x = 1,198.70 × 495.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.62x = 594,057.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,057.12/868.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.91

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