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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.12, 1,200.80 and 477.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.12, 1,200.80 and 477.15 is: 658.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.12 : 1,200.80 = 477.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.12/1,200.80 = 477.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.12x = 1,200.80 × 477.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.12x = 572,961.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,961.72/870.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.49

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