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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.70, 1,198.82 and 495.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.70, 1,198.82 and 495.66 is: 684.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.70 : 1,198.82 = 495.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.70/1,198.82 = 495.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.70x = 1,198.82 × 495.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.70x = 594,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,207.12/868.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.02

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