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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.92, 1,199.07 and 495.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.92, 1,199.07 and 495.91 is: 684.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.92 : 1,199.07 = 495.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.92/1,199.07 = 495.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.92x = 1,199.07 × 495.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.92x = 594,628.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,628.32/868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.33

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