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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.07, 1,200.73 and 477.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.07, 1,200.73 and 477.09 is: 658.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.07 : 1,200.73 = 477.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.07/1,200.73 = 477.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.07x = 1,200.73 × 477.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.07x = 572,856.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,856.28/870.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.40

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