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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869, 1,199.22 and 501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869, 1,199.22 and 501 is: 691.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869 : 1,199.22 = 501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869/1,199.22 = 501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869x = 1,199.22 × 501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869x = 600,809.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,809.22/869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.38

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