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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.58, 1,200.02 and 496.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.58, 1,200.02 and 496.71 is: 685.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.58 : 1,200.02 = 496.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.58/1,200.02 = 496.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.58x = 1,200.02 × 496.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.58x = 596,059.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,059.45/869.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.46

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