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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.10, 1,200.58 and 497.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.10, 1,200.58 and 497.00 is: 685.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.10 : 1,200.58 = 497.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.10/1,200.58 = 497.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.10x = 1,200.58 × 497.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.10x = 596,690.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,690.02/870.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.77

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