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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.72, 1,198.74 and 495.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.72, 1,198.74 and 495.58 is: 683.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.72 : 1,198.74 = 495.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.72/1,198.74 = 495.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.72x = 1,198.74 × 495.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.72x = 594,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,071.57/868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.85

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