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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.69, 1,199.90 and 491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.69, 1,199.90 and 491.52 is: 678.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.69 : 1,199.90 = 491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.69/1,199.90 = 491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.69x = 1,199.90 × 491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.69x = 589,774.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,774.85/869.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.14

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