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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.10, 1,199.46 and 496.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.10, 1,199.46 and 496.14 is: 684.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.10 : 1,199.46 = 496.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.10/1,199.46 = 496.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.10x = 1,199.46 × 496.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.10x = 595,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,097.45/869.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.73

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