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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.92, 1,200.44 and 496.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.92, 1,200.44 and 496.92 is: 685.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.92 : 1,200.44 = 496.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.92/1,200.44 = 496.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.92x = 1,200.44 × 496.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.92x = 596,522.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,522.64/869.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.72

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