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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.91, 1,200.45 and 496.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.91, 1,200.45 and 496.87 is: 685.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.91 : 1,200.45 = 496.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.91/1,200.45 = 496.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.91x = 1,200.45 × 496.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.91x = 596,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,466.45/869.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.67

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