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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.69, 1,198.42 and 495.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.69, 1,198.42 and 495.35 is: 683.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.69 : 1,198.42 = 495.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.69/1,198.42 = 495.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.69x = 1,198.42 × 495.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.69x = 593,637.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,637.35/868.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.37

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