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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.74, 1,198.86 and 495.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.74, 1,198.86 and 495.83 is: 684.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.74 : 1,198.86 = 495.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.74/1,198.86 = 495.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.74x = 1,198.86 × 495.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.74x = 594,434.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,434.68/868.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.25

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