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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.02, 1,200.38 and 496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.02, 1,200.38 and 496.86 is: 685.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.02 : 1,200.38 = 496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.02/1,200.38 = 496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.02x = 1,200.38 × 496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.02x = 596,420.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,420.81/870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.53

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