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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.75, 1,198.67 and 495.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.75, 1,198.67 and 495.74 is: 684.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.75 : 1,198.67 = 495.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.75/1,198.67 = 495.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.75x = 1,198.67 × 495.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.75x = 594,229.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,229.18/868.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.01

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