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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.82, 1,198.74 and 495.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.82, 1,198.74 and 495.67 is: 683.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.82 : 1,198.74 = 495.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.82/1,198.74 = 495.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.82x = 1,198.74 × 495.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.82x = 594,174.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,174.60/868.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.88

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