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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.01, 1,200.61 and 477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.01, 1,200.61 and 477.04 is: 658.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.01 : 1,200.61 = 477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.01/1,200.61 = 477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.01x = 1,200.61 × 477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.01x = 572,734.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,734.80/870.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.31

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