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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.28, 1,199.70 and 496.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.28, 1,199.70 and 496.32 is: 684.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.28 : 1,199.70 = 496.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.28/1,199.70 = 496.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.28x = 1,199.70 × 496.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.28x = 595,435.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,435.10/869.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.98

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