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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.20, 1,199.41 and 496.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.20, 1,199.41 and 496.27 is: 684.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.20 : 1,199.41 = 496.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.20/1,199.41 = 496.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.20x = 1,199.41 × 496.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.20x = 595,231.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,231.20/869.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.80

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