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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.12, 1,199.34 and 496.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.12, 1,199.34 and 496.15 is: 684.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.12 : 1,199.34 = 496.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.12/1,199.34 = 496.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.12x = 1,199.34 × 496.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.12x = 595,052.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,052.54/869.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.66

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