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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.66, 1,200.24 and 496.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.66, 1,200.24 and 496.70 is: 685.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.66 : 1,200.24 = 496.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.66/1,200.24 = 496.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.66x = 1,200.24 × 496.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.66x = 596,159.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,159.21/869.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.51

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