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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.25, 1,199.49 and 496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.25, 1,199.49 and 496.26 is: 684.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.25 : 1,199.49 = 496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.25/1,199.49 = 496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.25x = 1,199.49 × 496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.25x = 595,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,258.91/869.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.80

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