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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.11, 1,200.77 and 497.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.11, 1,200.77 and 497.15 is: 686.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.11 : 1,200.77 = 497.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.11/1,200.77 = 497.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.11x = 1,200.77 × 497.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.11x = 596,956.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,956.18/870.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.07

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