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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.80, 1,200.36 and 496.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.80, 1,200.36 and 496.84 is: 685.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.80 : 1,200.36 = 496.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.80/1,200.36 = 496.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.80x = 1,200.36 × 496.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.80x = 596,386.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,386.86/869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.66

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