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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.77, 1,199.05 and 495.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.77, 1,199.05 and 495.77 is: 684.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.77 : 1,199.05 = 495.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.77/1,199.05 = 495.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.77x = 1,199.05 × 495.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.77x = 594,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,450.28/868.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.24

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