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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.19, 1,199.37 and 496.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.19, 1,199.37 and 496.15 is: 684.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.19 : 1,199.37 = 496.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.19/1,199.37 = 496.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.19x = 1,199.37 × 496.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.19x = 595,064.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,064.43/869.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.62

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