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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.81, 1,198.76 and 495.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.81, 1,198.76 and 495.68 is: 683.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.81 : 1,198.76 = 495.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.81/1,198.76 = 495.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.81x = 1,198.76 × 495.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.81x = 594,198.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,198.88/868.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.93

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