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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.83, 1,199.07 and 495.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.83, 1,199.07 and 495.84 is: 684.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.83 : 1,199.07 = 495.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.83/1,199.07 = 495.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.83x = 1,199.07 × 495.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.83x = 594,546.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,546.87/868.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.31

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