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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.12, 1,199.36 and 496.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.12, 1,199.36 and 496.09 is: 684.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.12 : 1,199.36 = 496.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.12/1,199.36 = 496.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.12x = 1,199.36 × 496.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.12x = 594,990.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,990.50/869.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.59

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