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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.89, 1,200.44 and 496.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.89, 1,200.44 and 496.81 is: 685.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.89 : 1,200.44 = 496.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.89/1,200.44 = 496.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.89x = 1,200.44 × 496.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.89x = 596,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,390.60/869.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.59

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