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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.12, 1,199.32 and 496.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.12, 1,199.32 and 496.01 is: 684.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.12 : 1,199.32 = 496.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.12/1,199.32 = 496.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.12x = 1,199.32 × 496.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.12x = 594,874.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,874.71/869.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.46

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