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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.93, 1,199.12 and 495.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.93, 1,199.12 and 495.91 is: 684.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.93 : 1,199.12 = 495.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.93/1,199.12 = 495.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.93x = 1,199.12 × 495.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.93x = 594,650.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,650.12/868.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.35

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