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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.13, 1,200.72 and 497.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.13, 1,200.72 and 497.12 is: 686.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.13 : 1,200.72 = 497.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.13/1,200.72 = 497.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.13x = 1,200.72 × 497.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.13x = 596,909.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,909.61/870.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.00

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