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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.56, 1,200.18 and 496.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.56, 1,200.18 and 496.60 is: 685.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.56 : 1,200.18 = 496.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.56/1,200.18 = 496.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.56x = 1,200.18 × 496.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.56x = 596,009.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,009.39/869.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.41

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