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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.62, 1,200.14 and 496.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.62, 1,200.14 and 496.60 is: 685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.62 : 1,200.14 = 496.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.62/1,200.14 = 496.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.62x = 1,200.14 × 496.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.62x = 595,989.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,989.52/869.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.34

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