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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.34, 1,199.44 and 496.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.34, 1,199.44 and 496.18 is: 684.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.34 : 1,199.44 = 496.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.34/1,199.44 = 496.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.34x = 1,199.44 × 496.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.34x = 595,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,138.14/869.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.59

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