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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.94, 1,200.49 and 496.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.94, 1,200.49 and 496.93 is: 685.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.94 : 1,200.49 = 496.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.94/1,200.49 = 496.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.94x = 1,200.49 × 496.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.94x = 596,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,559.50/869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.75

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