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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.97, 1,198.28 and 603.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.97, 1,198.28 and 603.71 is: 832.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.97 : 1,198.28 = 603.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.97/1,198.28 = 603.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.97x = 1,198.28 × 603.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.97x = 723,420.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,420.37/868.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.50

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