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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.66, 1,198.66 and 495.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.66, 1,198.66 and 495.61 is: 683.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.66 : 1,198.66 = 495.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.66/1,198.66 = 495.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.66x = 1,198.66 × 495.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.66x = 594,067.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,067.88/868.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.89

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