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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.03, 1,199.26 and 496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.03, 1,199.26 and 496.02 is: 684.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.03 : 1,199.26 = 496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.03/1,199.26 = 496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.03x = 1,199.26 × 496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.03x = 594,853.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,853.95/869.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.50

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