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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.08, 1,200.62 and 492.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.08, 1,200.62 and 492.01 is: 678.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.08 : 1,200.62 = 492.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.08/1,200.62 = 492.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.08x = 1,200.62 × 492.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.08x = 590,715.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,715.27/870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.92

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