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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.18, 1,199.46 and 496.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.18, 1,199.46 and 496.16 is: 684.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.18 : 1,199.46 = 496.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.18/1,199.46 = 496.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.18x = 1,199.46 × 496.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.18x = 595,124.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,124.07/869.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.70

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