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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.92, 1,199.02 and 495.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.92, 1,199.02 and 495.87 is: 684.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.92 : 1,199.02 = 495.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.92/1,199.02 = 495.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.92x = 1,199.02 × 495.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.92x = 594,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,558.05/868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.25

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