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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.90, 1,200.45 and 496.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.90, 1,200.45 and 496.85 is: 685.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.90 : 1,200.45 = 496.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.90/1,200.45 = 496.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.90x = 1,200.45 × 496.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.90x = 596,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,437.58/869.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.64

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