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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.14, 1,199.33 and 491.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.14, 1,199.33 and 491.01 is: 677.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.14 : 1,199.33 = 491.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.14/1,199.33 = 491.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.14x = 1,199.33 × 491.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.14x = 588,883.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,883.02/869.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.55

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