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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.27, 1,199.85 and 496.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.27, 1,199.85 and 496.46 is: 685.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.27 : 1,199.85 = 496.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.27/1,199.85 = 496.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.27x = 1,199.85 × 496.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.27x = 595,670.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,670.29/869.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.25

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