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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.69, 1,200.16 and 496.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.69, 1,200.16 and 496.65 is: 685.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.69 : 1,200.16 = 496.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.69/1,200.16 = 496.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.69x = 1,200.16 × 496.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.69x = 596,064.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,064.59/869.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.37

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