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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.90, 1,199.18 and 495.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.90, 1,199.18 and 495.96 is: 684.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.90 : 1,199.18 = 495.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.90/1,199.18 = 495.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.90x = 1,199.18 × 495.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.90x = 594,745.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,745.31/868.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.48

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