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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.44, 1,199.61 and 496.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.44, 1,199.61 and 496.30 is: 684.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.44 : 1,199.61 = 496.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.44/1,199.61 = 496.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.44x = 1,199.61 × 496.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.44x = 595,366.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,366.44/869.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.77

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