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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.80, 1,199.11 and 495.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.80, 1,199.11 and 495.74 is: 684.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.80 : 1,199.11 = 495.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.80/1,199.11 = 495.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.80x = 1,199.11 × 495.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.80x = 594,444.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,444.31/868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.22

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