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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.49, 1,199.79 and 496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.49, 1,199.79 and 496.44 is: 685.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.49 : 1,199.79 = 496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.49/1,199.79 = 496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.49x = 1,199.79 × 496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.49x = 595,623.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,623.75/869.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.03

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