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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.98, 1,200.66 and 497.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.98, 1,200.66 and 497.01 is: 685.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.98 : 1,200.66 = 497.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.98/1,200.66 = 497.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.98x = 1,200.66 × 497.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.98x = 596,737.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,737.54/869.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.92

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