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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.29, 1,199.70 and 496.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.29, 1,199.70 and 496.39 is: 685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.29 : 1,199.70 = 496.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.29/1,199.70 = 496.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.29x = 1,199.70 × 496.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.29x = 595,519.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,519.08/869.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.06

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