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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.51, 1,199.57 and 496.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.51, 1,199.57 and 496.41 is: 684.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.51 : 1,199.57 = 496.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.51/1,199.57 = 496.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.51x = 1,199.57 × 496.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.51x = 595,476.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,476.06/869.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.84

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