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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.68, 1,200.14 and 496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.68, 1,200.14 and 496.68 is: 685.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.68 : 1,200.14 = 496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.68/1,200.14 = 496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.68x = 1,200.14 × 496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.68x = 596,085.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,085.54/869.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.41

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