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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.02, 1,199.32 and 496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.02, 1,199.32 and 496.02 is: 684.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.02 : 1,199.32 = 496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.02/1,199.32 = 496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.02x = 1,199.32 × 496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.02x = 594,886.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,886.71/869.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.55

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