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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.10, 1,199.30 and 496.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.10, 1,199.30 and 496.10 is: 684.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.10 : 1,199.30 = 496.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.10/1,199.30 = 496.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.10x = 1,199.30 × 496.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.10x = 594,964.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,964.25/869.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.58

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