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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.24, 1,199.62 and 496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.24, 1,199.62 and 496.24 is: 684.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.24 : 1,199.62 = 496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.24/1,199.62 = 496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.24x = 1,199.62 × 496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.24x = 595,299.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,299.43/869.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.85

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