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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.45, 1,200.08 and 496.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.45, 1,200.08 and 496.63 is: 685.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.45 : 1,200.08 = 496.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.45/1,200.08 = 496.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.45x = 1,200.08 × 496.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.45x = 595,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,993.25/869.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.48

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