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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870, 1,200.60 and 502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870, 1,200.60 and 502 is: 692.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870 : 1,200.60 = 502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870/1,200.60 = 502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870x = 1,200.60 × 502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870x = 602,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,701.20/870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.76

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