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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.94, 1,199.12 and 495.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.94, 1,199.12 and 495.93 is: 684.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.94 : 1,199.12 = 495.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.94/1,199.12 = 495.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.94x = 1,199.12 × 495.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.94x = 594,677.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,677.10/868.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.37

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