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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.51, 1,200.06 and 496.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.51, 1,200.06 and 496.61 is: 685.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.51 : 1,200.06 = 496.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.51/1,200.06 = 496.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.51x = 1,200.06 × 496.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.51x = 595,961.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,961.80/869.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.40

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