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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.48, 1,199.87 and 496.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.48, 1,199.87 and 496.45 is: 685.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.48 : 1,199.87 = 496.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.48/1,199.87 = 496.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.48x = 1,199.87 × 496.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.48x = 595,675.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,675.46/869.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.09

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