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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.95, 1,199.07 and 496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.95, 1,199.07 and 496.02 is: 684.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.95 : 1,199.07 = 496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.95/1,199.07 = 496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.95x = 1,199.07 × 496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.95x = 594,762.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,762.70/868.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.46

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