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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.94, 1,200.56 and 497.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.94, 1,200.56 and 497.00 is: 685.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.94 : 1,200.56 = 497.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.94/1,200.56 = 497.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.94x = 1,200.56 × 497.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.94x = 596,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,678.84/869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.89

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