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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.94, 1,199.24 and 495.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.94, 1,199.24 and 495.98 is: 684.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.94 : 1,199.24 = 495.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.94/1,199.24 = 495.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.94x = 1,199.24 × 495.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.94x = 594,799.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,799.06/868.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.51

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