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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.89, 1,199.06 and 495.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.89, 1,199.06 and 495.81 is: 684.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.89 : 1,199.06 = 495.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.89/1,199.06 = 495.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.89x = 1,199.06 × 495.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.89x = 594,508.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,508.89/868.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.21

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