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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.43, 1,199.82 and 496.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.43, 1,199.82 and 496.41 is: 685.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.43 : 1,199.82 = 496.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.43/1,199.82 = 496.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.43x = 1,199.82 × 496.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.43x = 595,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,602.65/869.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.05

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