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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.59, 1,200.11 and 496.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.59, 1,200.11 and 496.69 is: 685.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.59 : 1,200.11 = 496.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.59/1,200.11 = 496.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.59x = 1,200.11 × 496.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.59x = 596,085.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,085.38/869.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.48

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