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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.03, 1,200.69 and 477.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.03, 1,200.69 and 477.05 is: 658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.03 : 1,200.69 = 477.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.03/1,200.69 = 477.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.03x = 1,200.69 × 477.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.03x = 572,783.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,783.16/870.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.35

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