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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.52, 1,199.97 and 496.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.52, 1,199.97 and 496.52 is: 685.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.52 : 1,199.97 = 496.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.52/1,199.97 = 496.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.52x = 1,199.97 × 496.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.52x = 595,814.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,814.35/869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.23

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