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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.94, 1,200.62 and 496.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.94, 1,200.62 and 496.98 is: 685.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.94 : 1,200.62 = 496.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.94/1,200.62 = 496.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.94x = 1,200.62 × 496.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.94x = 596,684.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,684.13/869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.89

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