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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.58, 1,199.88 and 496.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.58, 1,199.88 and 496.53 is: 685.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.58 : 1,199.88 = 496.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.58/1,199.88 = 496.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.58x = 1,199.88 × 496.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.58x = 595,776.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,776.42/869.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.13

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