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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.06, 1,199.49 and 496.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.06, 1,199.49 and 496.10 is: 684.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.06 : 1,199.49 = 496.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.06/1,199.49 = 496.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.06x = 1,199.49 × 496.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.06x = 595,066.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,066.99/869.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.72

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