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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.63, 1,200.04 and 496.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.63, 1,200.04 and 496.67 is: 685.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.63 : 1,200.04 = 496.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.63/1,200.04 = 496.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.63x = 1,200.04 × 496.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.63x = 596,016.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,016.62/869.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.37

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