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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.51, 1,199.86 and 496.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.51, 1,199.86 and 496.53 is: 685.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.51 : 1,199.86 = 496.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.51/1,199.86 = 496.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.51x = 1,199.86 × 496.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.51x = 595,768.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,768.04/869.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.18

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