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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.50, 1,199.83 and 496.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.50, 1,199.83 and 496.51 is: 685.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.50 : 1,199.83 = 496.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.50/1,199.83 = 496.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.50x = 1,199.83 × 496.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.50x = 595,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,727.59/869.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.14

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